Nursing Science, PhD

Program Student Learning Outcomes

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.

• Generate knowledge to contribute to nursing science and inform health policy
• Integrate knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion into the design, conduct, and relevance of research
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the design and conduct of research
• Disseminate research findings to diverse communities and health care settings
• Use relevant informatics and emerging technologies that contributes to nursing science
• Conduct ethical and responsible research
• Assume the role of scholar and 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 term hours of graduate credit in addition to the completed dissertation. BSN to PhD students must complete at least 63 term 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