MSN-DNP Program
The Department of Nursing at California State University, Bakersfield is pleased to offer the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program starting in Fall 2025.
Program Information
The purpose of the MSN-DNP Program is to meet the emerging educational and scholarly standards for advanced nursing practice. This full-time 15-month, four-semester program is designed for master’s prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), including Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), Nurse Anesthetists and Nurse Midwives, who are seeking the terminal degree in nursing discipline and to be prepared for autonomous clinical practice and interprofessional leadership at the highest level. Students are accepted every fall semester. Part-time schedule is also available.
Courses will be held as follows:
- Hybrid program with both synchronous and asynchronous courses
- A minimum of 500 clinical hours is required with evidence of national certification