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.
$470 per credit hour
Full or part-time
3-5 years
36
Fall
Synchronous online
Minimum 3.25
*Estimated tuition is based on the resident rate and does not include fees.
Courses | Credits | |
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NUS 695 | Advanced Statistical Techniques | 3 |
NUS 694 | Quantitative Methods in Health Care Research | 3 |
NUS 697 | Qualitative Methods in Health Care Research | 3 |
NUS 708 | Research Practicum | 2 |
NUS 700 | Advanced Theory Construction and Development | 3 |
NUS 680 | Philosophical Inquiry and Nursing Knowledge Development | 3 |
Responsible Conduct of Research | 0 |
Foundation Credits: 17
*Required for all PhD students to enhance their knowledge of the responsibilities of the researcher.
Courses | Credits | |
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NGC 602 | Data Science Applications in Health Care | 3 |
NUS 710 | Advanced Qualitative Methods-Phenomenology | 3 |
NUS 705 | Designing and Testing Interventions and Innovations | 3 |
NUS 706 | Psycho-Social Measurement | 3 |
Research Credits: 6
*Students are required to take two of the above courses.
Courses | Credits | |
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NUS 702 | Transition Seminar | 1 |
NUS 699 | Dissertation Guidance | 12 |
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.