Dual DNP/MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The DNP Executive/MPH Dual Degree program at Johns Hopkins University is a collaboration between the School of Nursing and the Bloomberg School of Public Health. It integrates advanced nursing practice with population health frameworks, preparing nurse leaders to tackle significant public health challenges. The program aims to equip graduates for national and global health leadership roles, focusing on systems-level thinking to improve population health and promote health equity. Students will learn to shape policy, design interventions, and drive quality improvements. The DNP Executive Track component is tailored for nurses holding a master’s degree in a nursing specialty who aspire to advance their careers.

Accreditation: Specific accreditation for the dual DNP/MPH program or its MPH component (e.g., CEPH for the MPH portion from the Bloomberg School of Public Health) is not explicitly stated in the provided context. Prerequisite nursing degrees are expected to be from ACEN or CCNE accredited institutions.

Delivery Modes

The program is delivered in a hybrid format, primarily online with required onsite immersions. The DNP Executive program component, which the DNP/MPH joins, features an executive session format completed over six semesters. This includes approximately three on-site immersions, each lasting 3-4 days, during the first year, and one on-site symposium event (1 day) in the second year, complemented by online and virtual learning experiences. An immersions and symposium calendar is available.

Curriculum Overview

The dual DNP/MPH degree requires completion of 80 credits and includes 448 practice hours. Students can tailor their public health elective coursework to align with their specific areas of interest. Foundational coursework covers both public health and nursing. Key MPH core areas include epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, environmental health, and health policy and management. DNP core areas focus on organizational and systems leadership, health informatics, evidence-based practice, health policy, and finance. A significant component is the combined DNP/MPH project, undertaken in the third year, where students develop, implement, and assess a quality improvement project in a real-world setting.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the DNP Executive/MPH Dual Degree program must meet the following criteria:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution.

• Scholastic GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

• RN licensure.

• Three Letters of Recommendation (2 professional and 1 academic preferred).

• Official Transcripts from all previous colleges/universities.

• GRE scores are optional.

• Current Resume/CV.

• Goal statement/project proposal demonstrating commitment to nursing practice and scholarly pursuit.

• Two years of health-related work experience.

• Interview with faculty (if advanced by admissions committee).

• Applicants must have 375-552 clinical hours from advanced nursing coursework or may need to complete additional hours.

• Identified clinical/project site for the scholarly project at the time of matriculation.

• TOEFL or IELTS if English is not the native language.

Prerequisite Courses:

• DNP Prerequisite: Graduate Level Biostatistics (3 credits) with a grade of B or better.

• MPH Prerequisites: One math course (e.g., Algebra, Calculus, Statistics); one introductory general biology course; and one health-related science (e.g., Nutrition, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology) OR a second biology course.

Cost & Financial Aid

The estimated tuition cost for the DNP Executive/MPH Dual Degree program is $1,733 per credit. For detailed cost of attendance, refer to the 2024-2025 Tuition Information PDF . Johns Hopkins offers various financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, federal loans, and employment programs. Students can learn more about financial aid opportunities on the university's website.

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates are prepared for executive leadership roles in national and global health settings, utilizing systems-level thinking to improve population health and advance health equity. The program emphasizes shaping policy, interventions, and quality improvements. The DNP Executive Track component prepares graduates to create and lead new models of care delivery. Practical experience is gained through 448 practice hours and the combined DNP/MPH project, which involves developing, implementing, and assessing a quality improvement project in a real-world setting. Students are expected to have an identified clinical/project site at matriculation.