Overview

Your program of study consists of core DNP program requirements plus courses recommended by your advisor or supervisory committee based on your interests. It contains descriptions of each course that include:

1. the substantive emphasis of each course taken or planned, and;
2. the outcome of each course (as it is completed).

When initially writing the program of study, you may not know the specifics of your capstone project, but you should have an idea of its general focus.

Steps in the Development of the Program of Study

1. Beginning the first quarter of your doctoral program you should maintain an ongoing program of study listing the courses you are taking and plan to take.
   
   For each course, indicate the course emphasis, and, once you have completed the course briefly summarize your experiences and scholarship.


2. Once your Supervisory Committee has been appointed, you will work with your committee chair to expand upon your program of study to include your future coursework.


3. The program of study is then submitted to your supervisory committee for formal review and approval.
   
   Your supervisory committee uses the School of Nursing Guidelines for Program of Study Approval to review your program of study.


4. After your supervisory committee approves your program of study, you must submitted a signed hard copy and electronic copy to Academic Services for your student file.

Guidelines for Approval of the Program of Study
Course Descriptions for past Nursing and related fields courses