Doctor of Nursing Practice Online
Earn the highest clinically focused nursing degree available in the field and prepare to become a leader in the healthcare system.
Program Overview
Learn more about the online DNP program
The accelerated Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) online program from UTA is geared toward active, advanced practice and MSN-prepared nurses who want to make a difference for the patients they serve by evaluating and implementing evidence-based findings to positively influence outcomes.
This online, accelerated DNP program will give you the ability to research and synthesize the complex challenges of the healthcare environment to provide innovative practice solutions for the workplace. Prepare to lead change in addressing the challenges faced by today's healthcare providers with evidence-based strategies and methods. This program prepares nurses for leadership in clinical practice, consultative or policy-setting roles.
Courses include leadership within health systems, translational research, healthcare policy, epidemiology and a practicum. Job opportunities for DNP graduates are varied and could include positions in hospitals, government or private practice.
The UTA online DNP program includes these key elements:
- The flexibility of 100% online/asynchronous coursework
- Designed specifically for working, board-certified APRNs, post-master's nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists or nurses with an MSN in Administration
- Equips nurses to make an impact through research and critical analysis to synthesize findings and determine best practices in healthcare workplace environments
- Accelerated coursework with faster program completion
- Taught by doctoral-prepared, experienced faculty from across all areas of practice experience
As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared to:
- Translate clinical and/or administrative science to transform practice
- Demonstrate organizational and systems leadership in promoting interprofessional collaboration and quality improvement
- Appraise and synthesize the evidence for translation in advanced nursing practice
- Apply knowledge of information systems and technology in the evaluation and use of data to improve healthcare outcomes
- Analyze and advocate policy to improve healthcare outcomes
- Evaluate issues and trends in global and population health to improve healthcare outcomes
- Translate clinical and/or administrative science to transform practice
- Demonstrate organizational and systems leadership in promoting interprofessional collaboration and quality improvement
- Appraise and synthesize the evidence for translation in advanced nursing practice
- Apply knowledge of information systems and technology in the evaluation and use of data to improve healthcare outcomes
- Analyze and advocate policy to improve healthcare outcomes
- Evaluate issues and trends in global and population health to improve healthcare outcomes
Career opportunities for graduates of the CCNE-accredited DNP program are varied and could include clinically oriented leadership positions in:
- Hospitals
- Government
- Private practice
- Hospitals
- Government
- Private practice
State Authorization
Residents of certain states may not be eligible to enroll in all UTA accelerated online programs. See program map for details. Currently enrolled students who reside in ineligible states will need approval to continue uninterrupted in their programs in accordance with applicable state laws. Approval is not guaranteed.
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We also offer this program on campus!Accreditation
The baccalaureate, master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs and the post-graduate APRN certificate program in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at The University of Texas at Arlington are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Tuition
Choosing our online program is cost-effective
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing students with a quality, affordable education. That's why this online program offers pay-by-the course options.
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course* | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| $660 | $1,980 | $23,760 |
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Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Our course schedule is designed for flexibility
The Doctor of Nursing Practice online program offers multiple start dates to accommodate your professional and personal schedule.
| 8-week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/6/25 | 12/13/24 | 12/27/24 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 |
| Spring II | 3/10/25 | 2/7/25 | 2/21/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 4/18/25 | 5/2/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/16/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 7/18/25 | 8/1/25 | 8/13/25 | 8/15/25 |
| Fall II | 10/13/25 | 9/12/25 | 9/26/25 | 10/8/25 | 10/10/25 |
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Admissions
Follow the admission steps for the UTA online DNP program
The College of Nursing and Health Innovation admission process is the first step toward changing your life and enriching the lives of others. Familiarize yourself with these admission requirements, along with information on required documentation.
Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- Active RN license
Online Admission Requirements
- Applicants may apply to enter the DNP program with an APRN or a MSN Administration degree from an accredited program
- The GRE requirement is waived for applicants with a master's in nursing/nursing science
- Current vita
- GPA on master's course work (3.5 unconditional)
- Prerequisite: Graduate level statistics course with a grade B or better
- International students are required to have a TSE score of 40 or higher. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam is required if the applicant's native or first language is not English and if he or she does not hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution. TOEFL score requirement includes minimum of 550 on paper-based test, 213 on computer-based test, or 79 on the internet-based test, and achieve the following minimum scores of subtests: Writing, 22; Speaking, 21; Reading, 20; and Listening, 16; or IELTS minimum score of 7.0.
- Current unencumbered RN license from any U.S. state or territory
- Current NP practice or current Nurse Administrator practice.
- Prior to enrolling in courses requiring clinical practice, the student will be required to meet the following additional criteria:
- Professional liability insurance
- Immunizations required by the CONHI
- Clear criminal background check
- Negative drug screen
Effective for students starting Fall 2019, prospective DNP students must have a 3.5 graduate-level GPA for unconditional admission. Applicants with a GPA of 3.0-3.49 will be considered for probationary admission. Students admitted on a probationary basis must maintain at least a 3.5 GPA in their first two semesters.
Visit Graduate Nursing Advising for a list of AO Graduate advisors.
Have a question? Call us at 866-489-2810.
Learn more about our admission requirements, review the nursing handbook and policies, and discover tips for success on the UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI) page.
Courses
Gain the knowledge you need from the online DNP program curriculum
To complete the DNP online program, students must complete the following courses.
Additional Information
Due to the rigorous nature of the graduate nursing program and the time commitment of the coursework and clinical, students can expect to spend a significant amount of time studying and preparing required assignments. Generally, a student will be expected to spend 5 hours per week outside the class room for every 1 credit hour of the course. This means a 3 credit-hour class would require approximately 15 hours per week of student study time. Given this, it is strongly recommended that accepted applicants limit work schedules to keep up with the academic rigor of the program.
To see which courses are going to be offered on each start date, download the course schedule.
* Per-course tuition based on 3 credit-hour courses.
