UNC ONLINE DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
Reach the Top of Your Field With UNC’s Online Doctorates
Through UNC-Chapel Hill’s online doctoral degree programs, you will hone your senior leadership skills and become a scholar and practitioner in your field. Carolina doctoral alumni serve in prominent leadership roles, run independent practices and influence change at the highest levels.
Our online programs give you the flexibility to complete coursework, research, practice opportunities and a doctoral-level capstone project from anywhere in the world.
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UNC Online Doctoral Programs: Program Comparison
| Program Detail | Public Health (DrPH) | Nursing (DNP) | Education (Ed.D.) |
|---|---|---|---|
Specific Program | Executive Doctoral Program in Health Leadership | BSN to DNP or MSN to DNP | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Organizational Learning and Leadership |
Total Credits | 49 Credits | – BSN to DNP: 66–75 Credits, depending on specialty – MSN to DNP: 36 Credits | 54 Credits |
Estimated Timeline | 3 Years (Part-Time) | 2–3 Years | Approx. 3 Years * |
GRE Requirement | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required |
Clinical / Field Experience | 1 Practicum Project | – BSN to DNP: 420+ Hours – MSN to DNP: ~500 Hours | 1 Capstone Project (Organizational challenge) |
Primary Focus | Practice-based research and high-level health policy leadership. | Clinical leadership, quality improvement, and nursing care delivery. | Human-centered leadership and fostering transformational culture. |
* The three-year timeline is based on students following a standard sequence of two courses per term.
