Graduate Programs Nursing, Health, Human Behavior

Catalog Degree Listing

AGAC-NP (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)

  • National Board Certification Pathway (Acute Care) 
  • 3.5 year plan; 71-74 credits
  • For students with a BSN or MSN who want to provide care for adolescents through end of life with complex or critical health conditions in hospital and specialty care settings

DNP in Ethical Leadership

  • Leadership Pathway (Does not lead to National Board Certification) 
  • 3 year plan; 37 credits 
  • For students with an MSN who want to focus on leading improvements across health care organizations, systems, and patient populations

Dual DNP and MBA

If you already hold a BSN or MSN degree, our MBA/DNP dual degree prepares you for leadership roles, to educate future nurses, and to influence systems of care. This integrated dual degree program provides registered nurses a direct path to their career goals with critical business and management skills needed for successful health care leaders. Save time and money with this integrated program.

  • Leadership Pathway (Does not lead to National Board Certification) 
  • 3 year plan; 54-62 credits 
  • For students with a BSN who are in or aspire to be in leadership roles where critical business and management skills are needed in the ever-changing health care environment
     

Master of Science in Nutrition Science (MSNS)

Viterbo’s Master of Science in Nutrition Science degree program prepares nutrition professionals to be innovative leaders in fields such as disease prevention, health promotion, and nutritional interventions. Program curriculum integrates critical thinking, scientific writing, and evidence-based practice in nutrition and dietetics, which provides a foundation for students to complete a research project in their specific area of interest or practice. Requirements for graduation include successful completion of 30 credits, including a research defense and presentation of a research project.