The 40-credit program, which is completed through precepted clinical settings, provides a flexible, executive-education Format in which the theoretical content of each course is taught. DNP immersion weekend is onsite and includes orientation and course instruction. The final week of the DNP program is on-site with DNP Project Presentations. Coursework is in 3 sessions (Fridays- 3 hours. online synchronous). Followed by 12 hours of online asynchronous to be completed independently. The didactic portion will be taught using both a Face-to-Face and web-enhanced pedagogical approaches For student/Faculty collaboration, Faculty presentations, and clarification of theoretical content. All clinical courses are offered as immersion practicum experiences, conducted in Faculty approved, in-person, precepted clinical settings. Students are admitted to this program as a cohort in Spring and Fall.

CDU has earned designation as a minority-serving institution by the U.S. Office for Civil Rights and is recognized by the Department of Education (DOE) under Title III B as a Historically Black Graduate Institution (HBGI). The University is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

Regionally accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The CCNE visitation for accreditation is being planned for the earliest time allowed, initial CCNE program accreditations are for 5 years. MMDSON for the Master\\\'s ELM and Nurse Practitioner Program has CCNE Accreditation for ten years from 2017 to 2027. The DNP Program is an add-on Program for Advanced Practice Nurses (both Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists). The CCNE request for accreditation will occur in the 4th semester, one year after the DNP Program begins.

If you have any questions about the admission requirements and process, please reach out to Admission at admissionsinfo@cdrewu.edu