DNP Dual Track Sample Plan of Study – 4 YR

Course nameCreditSemester Hours

Fall 1

Physiology for Advanced Practice3

9

Innovative Leadership for Healthcare3
Global Health for Populations3

Spring 1

Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice3

12

Quality and Safety3
Scientific Inquiry3
Epidemiology & Biostatistics3

Summer 1

Health Systems Practice and Transformation3

11

Informatics and Emerging Technologies3
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice3 

Fall 2

Health Assessment for Advanced Practice3

11

Track #1 Diagnostic Reasoning and Integrated Pharmacology3
Evidence Based Practice3
DNP Seminar I Fieldwork1

Spring 2

Track #1 Didactic I (credit dependent on program)3–6

8–11

Track #1 Clinical Skills and Procedures3
Project Design and Evaluation3
DNP Seminar II Proposal1

Summer 2

Health Policy and Advocacy3

7

DNP Seminar III Implementation1
Track #1 Practicum I3

Fall 3

Track #1 Didactic II (credit dependent on program)3–6

10–13

Track #1 Practicum II3
DNP Seminar 4 Analysis1
Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice3

Spring 3

Track #1 Didactic III3

11

Track #1 Practicum III3
DNP Seminar 5 Dissemination1
Track #2 Didactic I3
Track #2 Clinical Skills and Procedures1

Summer 3

Track #2 Practicum I3

3

Fall 4

Track #2 Didactic II3

6

Track #2 Practicum II3

Spring 4

Track #2 Didactic III3

9

Track #2 Practicum III3
Professional Identity3
Total Hours95–101