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  • Program Overview

    Ph.D. in Nursing (45 credits)

    The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program will help you develop your ability to conduct research and provide leadership through scientific inquiry. Gain confidence in your role as a nurse researcher and scholar while building a strong foundation in theory development, nursing research methods, and approaches to the development of new knowledge to enhance relationships among clients and colleagues.

    Optional nursing education credits available for those wishing to become nursing faculty and participate in the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP).

    Nurses with doctorate degrees are in high demand as our country’s population ages and increasingly complex global health nursing issues emerge. With our forward-thinking, patient-centered nursing education program, we prepare students to lead the way in nursing practice, research, and academia.

    • Flexible and 100% online courses
    • 3-year completion
    • No GRE required
    • Cohort model that promotes peer interaction and support
    • Individualized advising
    • Skilled mentoring for nursing doctoral dissertation writing

    Program Requirements

    Applicants to the doctorate degree in nursing program must have an active registered nurse license. They also must have a bachelor's and master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. To view additional program application requirements please see the “Curriculum” tab.

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  • Curriculum

    Curriculum Requirements with optional Education Courses - Total Credits Required: 51

    Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 45

    Required Curriculum

    Year I

    • NUR 701聽-聽Philosophy of Science (Cr: 3)
    • NUR 710聽-聽Approaches to Nursing Knowledge and Theory Development: Deductive Process (Cr: 3)
    • NUR 702聽-聽Research Methods I: Qualitative (Cr: 3)
    • NUR 705聽-聽Knowledge Development in Nursing Science (Cr: 3)
    • NUR 505聽-聽Curriculum Design, Course Development, and Program Evaluation (Cr: 3)
      (Optional)

    Year II

    • NUR 735聽-聽Research Methods II: Quantitative (Cr: 3)
    • NUR 712聽-聽Analysis and Evaluation of Theories of Nursing Practice, the Client -Nurse Relationship, and Client Phenomena (Cr: 3)
    • NUR 714聽-聽Measurement in Practice-Based Research (Cr: 3)
    • NUR 752聽-聽Research Methods III - Issues in Research (Cr: 3)
    • NUR 565聽-聽Teaching Methods: Principles of Teaching (Cr: 3)
      (Optional)

    Year III

    NUR XXX Elective/Cognate course聽- 3 cr. (Students will need elective approval from the Director of the Ph.D. in Nursing program)

    • NUR 716聽-聽Research Methods II: Qualitative (Cr: 3)
    • NUR 720聽-聽Advanced Statistical Methods (Cr: 3)
    • NUR 750聽-聽Emerging Roles: Nurse Scientist, Scholar and Leader (Cr: 3)
    • NUR 755聽-聽Doctoral Comprehensive Examination (Cr: 0)

    Year III-IV

    • NUR 760聽-聽Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation Advisement and Doctoral Seminar (Cr: 12)
    • NUR 782聽-聽Doctoral Dissertation and Review Paper Continuation (Cr: 0)

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of the program, students will:

    • Incorporate mastery of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to engage in activities that extend disciplinary knowledge as a scholar and researcher.
    • Combine logical, critical and scientific thinking with ethical integrity in the design, conduct, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of nursing research.
    • Integrate the philosophical foundations of knowledge into theory and research development that contributes to improving nursing care and practice.
    • Select theories and research relevant to the care of diverse, ethnic and cultural populations.
    • Collaborate and Communicate as a scholar within nursing and interdisciplinary community in the conduct and application of research.
    • Pursue lifelong learning and ongoing personal development through excellence in scholarly activities within and beyond the discipline.
    • Embraces the diversity of opportunities for career development, professional roles and disciplinary leadership as a nurse scientist, scholar, educator or mentor.

"I chose this program in particular for its affordability, flexibility, and unique 'family' environment."
Cynthia Mitsakis Ph.D. '18, RN, CEN

Ph.D. in Nursing at a Glance

45 Credits
of theoretical groundwork courses for knowledge development
$49,680 Approximate Program Cost
when completed in eight consecutive semesters
7:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
for a typical cohort of 6-8 students

Program Features

    • 45 credits to completion
    • Research-based coursework
    • Highly skilled faculty with current, real-world experience provide strong advising
    • 100% online courses     
    • Can be completed in three years, typically with two courses per semester
    • GREs not required; must provide documentation of license of a professional nurse
    • Cohort learning model has students move through the program as a group, fostering collaboration and improved learning
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