Nursing Science, PhD

Terminal Objectives

Graduates of the PhD program develop the skills of a clinical researcher. These skills are based on the integration of knowledge from biological, behavioral, and clinical sciences. Their clinical research skills contribute to the scientific basis of care provided to individuals across the life span and in any setting where care is provided. Graduates also have leadership skills necessary to serve as senior academicians and influence health care systems and policy.

• Synthesize and apply theoretical and research-based knowledge in the investigation of clinical phenomena
• Test and integrate disciplinary knowledge in models of clinical practice across the levels of prevention
• Generate and disseminate research-based clinically-related knowledge
• Analyze health care trends to influence health and social policy for diverse client populations
• Participate in collaborative interprofessional practice and research
• Assume faculty responsibilities within a senior academic environment
• Function as a clinical scientist

Graduation Requirements

Divisional graduation requirements require completion of the approved individual program of study. For MSN to PhD students, coursework for the PhD must be the equivalent of at least 52 trimester hours of graduate credit in addition to the completed dissertation. BSN to PhD students must complete at least 60 trimester hours of graduate credit in addition to the dissertation. Students have a maximum of eight years to complete degree requirements.

Academic Program Curricula

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Nursing Science