The program requires 46 credits of post master's course work, plus dissertation. Graduates will earn a PhD in Nursing. Electives and other support courses comprise an additional 12 credits, for a total of 46 credits of course work, plus dissertation advisement.
Students apply core content to a selected concentration of clinical scholarship.
A sample curriculum for the full-time student is attached. Part-time study is also available. The part time pathway will be individualized based on how quickly the student is able to progress. The Nursing Education component of the program prepares students to teach in nursing programs with a diverse student body. The Knowledge Development and Clinical Scholarship component of the program prepares students to conduct culturally appropriate research in nursing.