Doctor of Philosophy

MSN to PhD Pathway

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Our MSN to PhD pathway is designed for nurses with a Master's of Science degree in Nursing. Focused on health promotion, human response, and healing, students have the opportunity to study in the areas of biobehavioral research, vulnerable populations, and contemporary pedagogies. These areas of inquiry provide the structure for students to develop a plan of study to gain in-depth knowledge in a specific area of research.

Licensure Requirements

Required: Current (active), valid, unencumbered license or multi-state privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the state(s) in which the student participates in any clinical learning experiences.

Degree Requirements

A Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a nationally accredited institution is required for applicants.

Required Application Documents

Required: a resume, all official transcripts, three (3) letters of reference, two (2) professional writing samples, and a personal statement (see personal statement guidelines).

Other Requirements

For Graduates of Foreign Universities: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) scores.

8

Semesters

21

Courses


  • 1

     Semester

    3 Courses (9 Hours)

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  • 2

     Semester

    3 Courses (9 Hours)

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  • 3

     Semester

    3 Courses (9 Hours)

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  • 4

     Semester

    3 Courses (9 Hours)

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  • 5

     Semester

    3 Courses (9 Hours)

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  • 6

     Semester

    2 Courses (3 Hours)

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  • 7

     Semester

    3 Courses (15 Hours)

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  • 8

     Semester

    1 Course (6 Hours)

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    MSN to PhD Program Curriculum

    • Semester 1
      Course Number Course Name Hours
      GNRS 6341 History & Philosophy 3
      GNRS 6357 Nursing Science I 3
      GNRS 6365 Scientific Inquiry: Concepts & Theories in Nursing 3
      Semester 2
      Course Number Course Name Hours
      GNRS 6346 Quantitative Research Methods 3
      GNRS 6358 Nursing Science II 3
      GNRS 6364 Advanced Statistics 3
      Semester 3
      Course Number Course Name Hours
      GNRS 6347 Ethics in Health Care & Research 3
      GNRS 6350 Clinical Investigations in Nursing 3
      GNRS 6361 Quantitative Data Management 3
      Semester 4
      Course Number Course Name Hours
      GNRS 6352 Survey of Instrumentation 3
      GNRS 6348 Qualitative Research Methods 3
      GNRS 63EE01 Elective: 6039/6088/6363/6366 3
      Semester 5
      Course Number Course Name Hours
      GNRS 6351 Qualitative Data Management 3
      GNRS 63EE02 Elective: 6039/6088/6363/6366 3
      GNRS 63EE03 Elective: 6039/6088/6363/6366 3
      Semester 6
      Course Number Course Name Hours
      GNRS 63EE04 Elective: 6039/6088/6363/6366 3
      EXAM CQE Exam 0
      Semester 7
      Course Number Course Name Hours
      GNRS 6340 Doctoral Research Seminar 3
      GNRS 6099E01 Dissertation 6
      GNRS 6099E02 Dissertation 6
      Semester 8
      Course Number Course Name Hours
      GNRS 6099E03 Dissertation 6

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