Partnered healthcare programs

The DNP is a practice-focused doctoral degree, such as the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), in contrast to the research-focused Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The purpose of the DNP is to develop advanced competencies for increasingly complex practice, teaching, and leadership roles in nursing, and provide an advanced educational credential for those in practice. The changing demands of this nation's complex healthcare environment require the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise to assure quality patient outcomes.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) recommends that the DNP should be the terminal degree for nursing practice. In addition to meeting requirements of the Essentials of Doctoral Nursing Practice outlined by AACN, students complete coursework in teaching strategies, curriculum development, and may elect to complete a nursing education practicum to prepare for faculty roles.

Our vision is to be an exceptional advanced nursing degree program that prepares nurses at a doctoral level to lead healthcare change, serve as nursing faculty, and advance healthcare throughout California's communities.

The Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program prepares you for a career as a Radiologic Technologist. Radiologic technologists are healthcare professionals who perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as X-ray examinations, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and computed tomography (CT) scans.  Upon completion of the DMI program, you will be awarded an associate's degree and are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national exam.

The Hybrid MS in Nursing program is surprisingly achievable and especially convenient for busy working adults like you. The program format includes predominantly online courses designed to give working nurses the greatest access to education with flexible delivery. Additionally, you will attend a two-day master course immersion event on campus at the start of each year. The program also serves as a solid foundation, and provides a seamless pathway, if you are interested in pursuing a doctorate in any nursing practice or research-oriented graduate program.