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College of Nursing and Health Sciences
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers five undergraduate Bachelor of Science degrees, two of which are offered online, and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. There are several programs including the Diversity Nursing Scholars Program, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, a PhD program offered to both BS and MS, and an online certificate program for Advanced Graduate Study: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The college also offers a Global Health Minor to all majors.

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an independent accrediting body that contributes to the advancement of public health and is officially recognized by the United States Secretary of Education, has approved UMass Dartmouth’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in nursing, as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The Massachusetts Board of Regulation of Nursing has also given the nursing education curriculum Full Approval.