Degree: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Program Information: bulletin.case.edu/nursing/programs/nursing-practice-dnp

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Field of Study: Nursing
Program Information: bulletin.case.edu/nursing/programs/nursing-phd

Program Overview

The dual doctorate DNP/PhD program is designed for students who seek to combine leadership in advanced practice with the development of nursing science through research. Dual doctoral students from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing develop a unique focus for their research and practice. Graduates are prepared to excel in the lab, classroom or hospital executive offices.

Program Requirements

Students must be accepted into both programs and must meet course requirements for both doctorates with an overlap of up to11 credits. Students develop proposals for the DNP thesis project and PhD dissertation concurrently in order to facilitate timely completion of both degrees.