The DNP is a practice-oriented doctorate, such as the Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Optometry, or Doctor of Physical Therapy, in contrast to the research-oriented PhD. The purposes of the DNP are to develop advanced competencies for increasingly complex practice, faculty, and leadership roles in nursing and to provide an advanced educational credential for those in advanced practice.
All programs begin every Fall semester (August). The application filing period is from October to May.
Applications for Fall 2025 will begin October 1, 2024
Priority Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
Applications received by Mar 15 will be given priority review and consideration.
Final Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Applications received after Mar 15 may be considered on a space-available basis.
We strongly encourage interested applicants to apply by the priority application deadline.
Application website: Cal State Apply
Application information and requirements
NOTE: If selected after a review of the application, the applicant will receive a faculty panel interview and complete a proctored writing evaluation (scheduled by the faculty).
Elizabeth Winokur, Ph.D., RN, CEN
[email protected]