College Detail

  • DNP PROGRAMS
PROGRAM DETAILS
Name of University: University of Alabama Huntsville
Contact Name: Darlene Showalter, DNP, CNS, DNP Program Coordinator
Contact Email: Darlene.Showalter@uah.edu
Contact Phone: (256) 824-6669
Street Address: College of Nursing 301 Sparkman Drive Office of Graduate Programs, NB 214
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
Zip: 35899
Link: https://www.uah.edu/nursing/degree-programs/dnp
Year of First Graduating Class: 2009
Number of Students per Annual Cohort: 25
Post MSN Credit Hours: 40-47
BSN to DNP Credit Hours: 64-76
Curriculum Delivery Method: On-Line Only
Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult / Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care &/or Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife &/or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Administration / Executive / Leadership, Informatics
Additional information:

The UAH DNP program has very competitive tuition with no additional fees regardless of residence. A Nurse Faculty Loan Program is available for students who plan to teach after graduation. Loans supports tuition, books, software, and other reasonable educational expenses.
The MSN portion of the BSN-to-DNP is hybrid. DNP courses are fully on-line.  
Eligible students include nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, and individuals certified in leadership/administration or informatics. Part-time and full-time enrollment is available.