2021-2022 Catalog
2021-2022 Catalog > School of Nursing (SON) > Division of Doctoral Nursing > Programs Offered - Doctoral Nursing > Doctoral Degrees > DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice - Systems Leadership Specialization > Program Requirements
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Continued enrollment in the program is subject at all times to review of the student's academic record and actions with regard to observance of university policies and regulations. Policies and regulations can be found in the School of Nursing Student Handbook (located within each course).
All courses must be satisfactorily completed with a grade of “B” or above to proceed to the next course.
Upon earning a second unsatisfactory grade, students will be academically dismissed and ineligible to reapply for admission into the DNP program.
Degree Completion Limits - The DNP program is designed as a lock-step curriculum to be completed in approximately 26 months. Program completion must be accomplished within four years of starting the program. Students who do not maintain continuous enrollment with their original cohort and curriculum will be required to join a new cohort as space is available, adapt to all subsequent curricular and DNP Project Manual changes, and incur any changes in program Tuition costs or frees. Any exceptions to this policy must be requested in writing to the Dean of SON Doctoral Programs or designated academic leader with the final decision resting with the Student Life Council.
Displays inappropriate or disruptive behavior toward clients, other students, faculty, or staff, which interferes with professional judgment or jeopardizes the best interest of those to whom the student has a professional responsibility.
DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice - Systems Leadership Specialization