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PhD in Nursing Program
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Degree
Are you interested in reaching your full potential and earning the field's highest academic degree, a credential earned by less than 1 percent of the population? Whether you are interested in a career in nursing leadership, education, policy or research, the
Offered through the School of Nursing and the School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, the
One degree, personalized plan of study
We welcome applicants earned BSN, MSN, or DNP degrees. The PhD Plan of Study includes formal coursework, research, practicum, and electives - offered in person and hybrid formats. Students must pass a comprehensive examination before entering into candidacy and conducting dissertation research. Degree requirements also include a first authored publication in a peer-reviewed national or international journal.