Message from the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs Congratulations on your decision to pursue a graduate degree at The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing. I am very proud of our programs in that we emphasize the importance of clinical relevance and continued practice with all of our faculty and graduates. You will find that your faculty are leaders in healthcare practice and research and are eager to help you graduate as a practice-ready professional. Ours is a community that welcomes a wide range of cultural and personal backgrounds; it is my hope that you will find a home here and continue as active alumni after graduation. If I can help at any time with your educational or career pursuits, please feel free to reach out to me personally. 240 Graduate Enrollment 85th MSN Program US News & World Report Rank 110th DNP Program US News & World Report Rank 114 Total Degrees Conferred Master of Nursing Practice Master of Nursing Practice MSN Programs The University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Nursing offers three MSN tracks focused on preparing advanced practice nurses in direct care provider roles as family nurse practitioners, acute care nurse practitioners, or indirect care provider roles as a leader in nursing administration. Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Nursing Administration Nursing Administration Nursing Education Nursing Education Post-Master of Science in Nursing Practice Certificates Nursing Education Certficate Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP Programs The University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Nursing offers two DNP pathways, post-masters and post-bachelors. Advanced practice specialty education at the doctoral level is needed to address the growing complexity of patient care and healthcare systems. Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science Joint Nursing Science Ph.D. The purpose of the Joint Nursing Science Ph.D. program is to prepare nurse scholars who will advance nursing science.
