Overview

Division of Healthcare Professions / Division of Healthcare Professions is located in Center Valley, PA.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Doctor of Nursing Practice/Master of Business Administration (DNP/MBA)
(Post Master's Certificate)	Nurse educator
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)	Clinical leadership
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)	General nursing practice
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner
(Post Master's Certificate)	Adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Nurse practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Family nurse practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner
(Post Master's Certificate)	Family nurse practitioner
(Post Master's Certificate)	Adult-gerontology acute certified nurse practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Nurse anesthetist
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)	Nurse educator
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Nurse midwife
(Post Master's Certificate)	Adult-gerontology acute care
(Post Master's Certificate)	Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	77
Doctoral Degrees	28
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE or MCAT with a score of 500 or higher (dependent on program) Minimum GPA of 3.0 across all courses/clinical rotations, portfolio
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE (minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of 300) Minimum GPA of 3.0 each semester, 80%+ on all exams, cum. 3.0 for all education courses, satis. progress on individual professional dev. portfolio & professional behaviors assessment tool

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,283

Applied

119

Accepted

73

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE or MCAT with a score of 500 or higher (dependent on program)
Master's Degree Requirements	Official transcripts from all accredited undergraduate colleges/universities attended with a minimum GPA of 3.0, successful completion of prerequisite coursework, 2-5 letters of recommendation (dependent on degree program), observation hours/direct patient care experience (dependent on degree program)
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE (minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of 300)
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Official transcripts from all accredited undergraduate and graduate colleges/universities attended with a minimum GPA of 3.0, submission of completed prerequisite coursework form, 2 letters of recommendation, 40 observation/volunteer/employment hours in 1 physical therapy facility, personal interview

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 90

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA

Student Body

202

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.46%
Black or African American	1.98%
White or Caucasian	78%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	9.41%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.49%
Unknown	4.46%

Gender

Male (22%)

Female (77%)

Faculty

15

Total faculty

Full-time - 14

Part-time - 1

Male (8)

Female (7)

Location & Contact

Address DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA  18034
United States

Contact Mr. Ronald Nordone
Dean, Graduate & Adult Education
Email: ronald.nordone@desales.edu
Phone: -282-1100 ext. 1289

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