PhD: Curriculum
This program is designed to prepare clinical nurse scientists to assume professional roles in academic and research settings with the purpose of engaging in a life of scholarly inquiry.
Course Requirements
64 credits minimum at the doctoral level
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
|
EPI 808 OR CEP 932 (or comparable stats course determined by program committee) |
Biostatistics I OR Quantitative Methods in Educational Research I |
3 |
|
EPI 809 OR CEP 933 (or comparable stats course determined by program committee) |
Biostatistics II OR Quantitative Methods in Educational Research I |
3 |
| NUR 920: | Translation of Research and Scientific Knowledge to a Community Setting | 3 |
| NUR 921: | Scientific Foundations of Nursing Knowledge Development | 3 |
| NUR 924: | Designing Interventions for Improving Health Outcomes | 3 |
| NUR 930: | Methods in Clinical Research | 3 |
| NUR 939 | Improving Health Outcomes: Scientific Foundations | 3 |
| NUR 940: | Research Practicum | 4-6 |
| NUR 950: | Nursing Research Seminar I | 1 |
| NUR 951: | Nursing Research Seminar II | 1 |
| NUR 999: | Nursing Dissertation | 24 |
| VAR | Advanced research methodology and analysis, as approved by the student's guidance committee | Minimum of 6 |
| VAR | Qualitative Research course as approved by committee | 1-3 |
| VAR | At least two courses in area of concentration, as approved by committee | 6 |
Students who have not completed a master's degree in nursing may be required to complete additional coursework as identified by their Faculty Advisor and Program Guidance Committee.
Optional College of Nursing Certification in College Teaching Program (CCTP)
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| NUR 861 | Curriculum Design | 3 |
| NUR 866 | Academic and Clinical Teaching in Nursing Education | 3 |
| Demonstration of 5 Core Competencies | ||
| Portfolio |
For more information on CCTP review, click here for a complete description.
