Ph.D. in Nursing Curriculum

PhD in Nursing Program: predicted course sequence (part-time) 42 total minimum program credits

Students are expected to continue in a cohort of P/T study (6 credits per semester) thru completion.

Semester 1:

• NURS 8001  Ethics of Healthcare and Nursing (3 credits)
• PHIL 7100 Philosophy of Science (3 credits)

Semester 2:

• NURS 8102  Building Nursing Knowledge  (3 credits)
• NURS 8049 Measurement and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3 credits)

Semester 3:

• CPSY 7005  Statistical Theory and Computer Application I (3 credits)
• NURS 8048 Curriculum Development and Teaching in Nursing Education (3 credits)

Semester 4:

• NURS 8701  Quantitative Research Design in Nursing  (3 credits)
• CPSY 7006 Statistical Theory and Computer Application II (3 credits)

Begin to develop Candidacy paper & work on over summer

Semester 5:

• NURS 8104 Contemporary Issue in Nursing Research, Practice & Health Policy (3 credits)
• NURS 8702 Qualitative Research Design (3 credits)

*Submit Candidacy paper by Oct.23 (date may vary by a few days-end of 3rd week Oct.)

Semester 6:

• NURS 8703 Qualitative Research Analysis (3 credits)
• CPSY 9001 Univariate Analysis (3 credits)

Semester 7:

• NURS 9902 Dissertation Seminar I (3 credits)

Semester 8:

• NURS 9903 Dissertation Seminar II (3 credits)

Continuous Dissertation Advisement with Chair & Committee thru Dissertation Research to completion. Continuous registration required fall and spring semesters until completion.