GROUNDED IN COMPASSION AND PRACTICE,
we radiate quality care.
97% OF VALPO’S COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF GRADUATING
Continue your journey with off-the-chart career opportunities.
With nursing and health professions consistently ranked in the top five national professions according to U.S. News & World Report and job growth expected to increase 52% in the next decade, Valpo students are lighting the way.
REGISTERED NURSE (RN) TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)
Our RN to BSN program has been repeatedly named a best-ranked nursing program in the State of Indiana by RNcareers.org and is offered in a fully online format to be completed in only 16 months.
ACCELERATED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (ABSN)
Our ABSN program is designed for devoted and ambitious students who are passionate and ready to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner, including transfer students who have a minimum of 76 general education and science transfer credits and individuals seeking a second degree in as few as 15 months.
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP)
Our BSN to DNP and post-master’s DNP programs are both offered in an asynchronous format with part-time options available, allowing you to advance your nursing specialization and develop your leadership while still having the opportunity to connect with fellow students and faculty. The BSN to DNP program can be completed in as few as three years, or 32 additional credits for the post-master’s DNP program.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DOCTORATE (OTD)
Our OTD program prepares future practitioners to provide occupational therapy services to clients using interprofessional collaboration, evidence-based practice, integrity, and compassion. This 109-credit hour program is offered in two formats, including entrylevel (requiring no specific undergraduate degree) or an accelerated bachelor of science in health science (BSHS) to OTD pathway with OTD prerequisites embedded into the program, allowing you to save a full year of schooling.
MASTER OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION (MHCA)
Our MHCA program provides you with the skills and experience to become a leader in a variety of healthcare settings and roles. This 39-credit program can be completed in person or online, on either a full-time or part-time basis
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Our comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and experiential curriculum ensures that students learn the skills they need to become leaders and advance in their careers, no matter where life takes them. Working alongside expert faculty in our top-tier facilities, students gain both quantitative and qualitative knowledge and apply this knowledge to real-world situations through hands-on learning opportunities.
THE VALUE OF A VALPO DEGREE
With Commission and Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation for both DNP programs, Valpo is one of the highest-ranked institutions in the Midwest for value and academic reputation. Graduate tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is affordable at $715 per credit, with online options at $215 per credit. Some of these programs also offer scholarships, campus employment, and early-entry options for especially qualified individuals.
“The BSN to DNP program at Valpo has allowed me the opportunity to fulfill my dreams of becoming an advanced practice nurse while remaining in my home state of Wisconsin near friends and family. Despite being a few states removed, the University’s longstanding history of excellence in the classroom has connected me with world-class health organizations and subsequent mentors who have helped me develop not only as a person but also as a health professional.”
LAUREN TORHORST ’21, ’24 DNP
Be a Beacon
“Choosing Valpo for undergrad and now for the OTD program was probably one of the best decisions I have made. The OTD professors are amazing and have made transitioning into [a graduate program] so much easier. I’m so glad I have been able to be part of this new program and I’m excited to see where it’ll take me!”
MARIA CAMACHO ’21, ’26 OTD
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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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