Post-DNP to PhD
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This program prepares students to become leaders, scientists and scholars who make original contributions in theory generation and knowledge development. Students are educated to communicate and function across disciplines, preparing graduates to advance inter- and multidisciplinary teaching and research. Doctoral classes are scheduled two days per week with required courses available online to accommodate the working student.
Program Quick Facts
Tuition*
$470 per credit hour
Time to Completion
Full or part-time
3-5 years
Credit Hours
36
Start Term
Fall
Format
Synchronous online
Required GPA
Minimum 3.25
Application Open Dates
Fall 2024 start: November 15, 2023-April 15, 2024
*Estimated tuition is based on the resident rate and does not include fees.
Program Requirements
Curriculum
| Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NUS 700 | Advanced Theory Construction and Development | 3 |
| NUS 739 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
Core Credits: 6
| Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NUS 694 | Quantitative Methods in Health Care Research | 3 |
| NUS 695 | Advanced Statistical Techniques | 3 |
| *NUS 697 | Advanced Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| NUS 705 | Designing and Testing Interventions and Innovations | 3 |
| NUS 706 | Psycho-Social Measurement & Questionnaire Construction | 3 |
| NUS 708 | Research Practicum | 3 |
| *NUS 710 | Interpretive Phenomenology | 3 |
Research Credits: 18
*Students may choose to take NUS 697 OR NUS 710
Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NUS 702 | Dissertation Seminar | ≥ 2 |
| NUS 699 | Dissertation Guidance | 10 |
Dissertation Credits: 12
Minimum Required Post-DNP Credits: 36
Successful completion of a written qualifying examination developed by the student’s dissertation committee and an oral defense of the proposed research for the dissertation are required of every PhD student before beginning their dissertation research.
The qualifying examination is generally attempted following the completion of all (or the majority) of coursework. Defense of the dissertation proposal provides an opportunity for the faculty, in addition to the student’s committee, to contribute to the scholarly development of the student’s work and promotion of science. The dissertation must represent the outcome of independent, original research mentored by the Chair and committee and is defended orally at the direction of the student’s dissertation Chair.
