Overview

The Doctor of Nursing Practice with an Emphasis in Educational Leadership program at Grand Canyon University prepares nurses who wish to progress to the pinnacle of their profession.

Students gain advanced knowledge and sharpen clinical skills as they examine best practices in nursing education and education program implementation. As a private Christian university, GCU encourages students to apply the Christian worldview and its concept of servant leadership. Nurse leaders benefit from examining values-based worldviews and their influence on patient care across different cultures.

Career Prospects

Graduates with a doctorate in nursing education possess the advanced knowledge and clinical skills necessary to successfully lead nursing teams, inspire positive change in health care organizations and improve patient outcomes.

A DNP with an Emphasis in Educational Leadership may prepare graduates to become nurse education leaders who design and implement programs for workforce development, centers for nursing excellence and nursing education partnerships.

Some graduates with a DNP in nursing education may transition to academic settings. Graduates may work directly with the next generation of nurse leaders or inspire excellence from a nursing education administration position.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

DNP Studies

Health Care Informatics

Emerging Areas of Human Health

Scientific Underpinnings

Translational Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Population Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Nursing Educational Psychology Educational Leadership View 110 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

GCU proudly welcomes doctoral applicants wanting to pursue higher levels of achievement in learning and research. You may be accepted by meeting one of the criteria below:

Earned a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with a GPA less than 3.4 may be accepted with specifications.

Earned a master's from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 - 3.39 will be accepted with specifications. Applicants with a GPA below a 3.0 will not be accepted.

Tuition Fee

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International

8700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 725 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

8700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 725 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

8700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 725 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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