University of Missouri

Updated on October 17, 2023

Overview: University of Missouri: Sinclair School of Nursing

Department: Sinclair School of Nursing

Programs Offered: FNP, PMHNP, PPCNP

Degree Types: DNP (BSN Required), MSN to DNP with New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)

Accreditation: CCNE

Instruction Methods: Program uses mainly asynchronous instruction. If synchronous discussions are required, students will know in advance.

Phone Number: (573) 882-0277

Social Media: Facebookand Twitter

University of Missouri Online DNP Programs

University of Missouri Online FNP Programs

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner specialty

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: DNP (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with six on-campus visits with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: http://nursing.missouri.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1110 to 1260 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 74.5 to 77 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 5 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 4 to 6 years (students who are enrolled full-time can complete the program in 4 years)Program Start Date: Summer admission onlyNumber of Terms: 11 to 15 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.3 (in the last 60 hours of undergrad nursing coursework)Standardized Testing: GRE required for students who do not meet minimum GPA requirementsTuition: ~$32,117 + fees to ~$33,195 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $431.11 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not accept students from Alabama, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Washington

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Post-Master's Entry Without Advanced Practice Nursing Specialty – Family Nurse Practitioner specialty

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN to DNP with New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with six on-campus visits with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: http://nursing.missouri.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1110 to 1260 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 61.5 to 65 credits needed to graduate (depending on gap analysis of previous MSN coursework, minimum of 72 credits required)Number of Campus Visits Required: 5 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 3 to 4 yearsProgram Start Date: Summer admission onlyNumber of Terms: 9 to 12 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.5Standardized Testing: GRE required for students who do not meet minimum GPA requirementsTuition: ~$26,513 + fees to ~$28,022 + fees (actual tuition costs will depend on the number of credits needed after gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Cost Per Credit Hour: $431.11 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not accept students from Alabama, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Washington

University of Missouri Online PMHNP Programs

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: DNP (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with six on-campus visits with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: http://nursing.missouri.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1080 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 74 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 5 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 4 to 6 years (students who are enrolled full-time can complete the program in 4 years)Program Start Date: Summer admission onlyNumber of Terms: 11 to 15 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.3 (in the last 60 hours of undergrad nursing coursework)Standardized Testing: GRE required for students who do not meet minimum GPA requirementsTuition: ~$31,902 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $431.11 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not accept students from Alabama, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Washington

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Post-Master's Entry Without Advanced Practice Nursing Specialty – Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN to DNP with New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with six on-campus visits with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: http://nursing.missouri.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1080 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: up to 74 credits needed to graduate (may be less depending on gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Number of Campus Visits Required: 5 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 3 to 4 yearsProgram Start Date: Summer admission onlyNumber of Terms: 10 to 12 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.5Standardized Testing: GRE required for students who do not meet minimum GPA requirementsTuition: ~$31,902 + fees (actual tuition costs will depend on the number of credits needed after gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Cost Per Credit Hour: $431.11 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not accept students from Alabama, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Washington

University of Missouri Online PPCNP Programs

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialty

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Pediatric Primary Care Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: DNP (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with six on-campus visits with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: http://nursing.missouri.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1080 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 78-79 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 5 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 4 to 6 years (students who are enrolled full-time can complete the program in 4 years)Program Start Date: Summer admission onlyNumber of Terms: 11 to 15 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.3 (in the last 60 hours of undergrad nursing coursework)Standardized Testing: GRE required for students who do not meet minimum GPA requirementsTuition: ~$33,626 + fees to ~$34,057 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $431.11 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not accept students from Alabama, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Washington

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Post-Master's Entry Without Advanced Practice Nursing Specialty – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialty

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Pediatric Primary Care Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN to DNP with New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with six on-campus visits with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: http://nursing.missouri.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1080 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: up to 78-79 credits needed to graduate (may be less depending on gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Number of Campus Visits Required: 5 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 3 to 4 yearsProgram Start Date: Summer admission onlyNumber of Terms: 10 to 12 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.5Standardized Testing: GRE required for students who do not meet minimum GPA requirementsTuition: ~$33,626 + fees to ~$34,057 + fees (actual tuition costs will depend on the number of credits needed after gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Cost Per Credit Hour: $431.11 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not accept students from Alabama, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Washington