The Post-Master’s DNP curriculum is designed for nurses who have already earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree or Master of Science in Anesthesia. UMKC SoNHS offers the following entry pathways into the Post-Master’s DNP program.
Appropriate master’s prepared nurses certified in Advanced Practice (APRN) roles to complete the DNP degree including certified Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Anesthetist, and Nurse Midwife.
A master’s degree in one of the following areas of Nursing Leadership (Administration), Nursing Informatics, or Nursing Clinical Research Management.
A nursing degree with a master’s degree in one of the following areas: Nursing Leadership (Administration), Nursing Informatics, or Nursing Clinical Research Management. National certification in the area is preferred not required.
*Individualized plans of study are developed for students depending upon prior coursework. Applicants will need to provide course syllabi for evaluation of potential transfer credits from previous programs.
Appropriate for master’s prepared nurses returning for coursework to obtain a new or second NP role along with the DNP, via adding a certificate.
*Individualized plans of study are developed for students depending upon prior coursework. Applicants will need to provide course syllabi for evaluation of potential transfer credits from previous programs.
Online/Hybrid Distance Education Tracks available to complete in addition to the DNP
| - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner | - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| - Family Nurse Practitioner | |
| - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner *Acute or Primary Care track | - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner |
We designed the graduate programs to give professionals flexibility. Our courses are conducted online, with some may require class/chat times. Class/chat times are scheduled on Thursdays or Fridays and are communicated well in advance.
Students use the Web-based software, Canvas, for their online courses. Courses are conducted in synchronous and asynchronous modes depending on the professor and class. You can log on to find homework, class assignments, a class list, a syllabus and more at any time. The program allows students to engage in interactive learning with faculty and other students in an online platform.
| Corrina Beck Senior Student Services Coordinator (A-K) 816-235-5788 beckc@umkc.edu |
Georgia Freidhof Senior Student Services Coordinator (L-Z) 816-235-1740 gcampbell@umkc.edu |
Dr. Cheri Barber Director DNP Program 816-235-6355 barberch@umkc.edu |