Duquesne University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Degree Type: CRNP Family Nurse Practitioner masters Forensic Nursing masters Nursing Education masters
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
All graduate programs are on line; seasoned online faculty; Duquesne University, School of Nursing established in 1937; first online program established in 1997; study abroad opportunities; Center for Nursing Research; State of the art simulation and learning labs; Research areas include vulnerable populations, cultural competence, forensics, social justice, and health promotion. Faculty mentors and new student orientation. On campus residency.
School type	Private
Grad programs CCNE accredited	Yes
Corresponding undergraduate program CCNE accredited	Yes
Grad programs NLNAC accredited	No
Corresponding undergraduate program NLNAC accredited	No
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in nursing degree programs	3
Concentrations with highest demand
Nursing practitioner
Concentrations offered
Nursing practitioner Nursing education
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
Family/primary care

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

30

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	28 full-time; 9 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	93% full-time; 78% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	26
Average experience teaching online courses	5 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	2 full-time; 0 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	15
Maximum class size	15

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	No
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations Yes Classes Yes Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	N/A

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	3.0 years
Program target time to graduate	3 years
Required time to earn degree	5 years