The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing's PhD program offers a variety of entry points and scheduling options to best serve prospective PhD candidates at any stage of their academic career.
- Traditional Format (Post MSN)
- Fast-Track Format (BSN to PhD)
- Dual DNP/PhD Program Plan
- PhD Program Plan (Post DNP)
Traditional Format Curriculum
If you have already earned the MSN degree, you can enter the PhD program directly and complete the PhD core coursework during fall and spring semesters.
- A minimum of 3 credits of proposal development is required; however, students may need more time to complete their candidacy exam and proposal development and may therefore need to take more credits of proposal development.
- Concurrent enrollment in proposal development credits and dissertation credits is not permitted.
- Full time status = 9 credits per semester; up to 9 dissertation credits may be taken in a single semester.
- Total required credit hours for the nursing PhD (post MSN) = 57 credits
| Fall - 1st Year | Spring - 1st Year | Summer - 1st Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 504: Nursing Knowledge Development (3) | NURS 533: Data Science (3) | Research Practicum |
| NURS 530: Research Methods I (3) | NURS 531: Research Methods II (3) | |
| NURS 532: Applied Statistics (3) | NURS 518: Qualitative Research in Health Care (3) |
| Fall - 2nd Year | Spring - 2nd Year | Summer - 2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 524: Genomics (3) | NURS 615: Topical Seminar or Elective (3) | NURS 671: Proposal Development (3) |
| NURS 615: Topical Seminar or Elective (3) | NURS 631: Multivariate Analysis (3) | |
| NURS 630: Linear Models (3) | NURS 609 Health Policy |
| Fall - 3rd Year | Spring - 3rd Year |
|---|---|
| NURS 701: Dissertation (9) | NURS 701: Dissertation (9) |
| Fall - 1st Year | Spring - 1st Year | Summer - 1st Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 615: Topical Seminar or Elective (3) | Research Practicum | |
| NURS 532: Applied Statistics (3) | ||
| NURS 518: Qualitative Research in Health Care (3) |
| Fall - 2nd Year | Spring - 2nd Year | Summer - 2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 504: Nursing Knowledge Development (3) | NURS 533: Data Science (3) | Research Practicum |
| NURS 530: Research Methods I (3) | NURS 531: Research Methods II (3) | |
| NURS 630: Linear Models (3) | NURS 631: Multivariate Analysis (3) |
| Fall - 3rd Year | Spring - 3rd Year | Summer - 3rd Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 524: Genomics (3) | NURS 671: Proposal Development (3) | NURS 701: Dissertation (6) |
| NURS 615: Topical Seminar or Elective (3) | ||
| NURS 609: Health Policy |
| Fall - 4th Year | Spring - 4th Year | Summer - 4th Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 701: Dissertation (6) | NURS 701: Dissertation (6) |
Fast-Track Curriculum
If you have a BSN or equivalent, you can pursue the PhD degree without earning an MSN. Learn More about Our Entry Options.
- A minimum of 3 credits of proposal development is required; however, students may need more time to complete their candidacy exam and proposal development and may therefore need to take more credits of proposal development.
- Concurrent enrollment in proposal development credits and dissertation credits is not permitted.
- Full time status = 9 credits per semester; up to 9 dissertation credits may be taken in a single semester.
- Total required credit hours for the nursing PhD (post BSN or equivalent) = 63 credits
- BSN to PhD Transition Course Waiver Form
| Fall - 1st Year | Spring - 1st Year | Summer - 1st Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 530: Research Methods I (3) | NURS 531: Research Methods II (3) | |
| NURS 504: Nursing Knowledge Development (3) | NURS 508: Context of Care / MSN Course | |
| NURS 532: Applied Statistics (3) | NURS 518: Qualitative Research in Health Care (3) |
| Fall - 2nd Year | Spring - 2nd Year | Summer - 2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 507: Clinical Problems / MSN Course | NURS 615: Topical Seminar or Elective (3) | Research Practicum |
| NURS 524: Genomics (3) | NURS 533: Data Science (3) | |
| NURS 630: Linear Models (3) | NURS 631: Multivariate Analysis (3) |
| Fall - 3rd Year | Spring - 3rd Year | Summer - 3rd Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 615: Topical Seminar or Elective (3) | NURS 701: Dissertation (9) | |
| NURS 609: Health Policy | ||
| NURS 671: Proposal Development (3) |
| Fall - 4th Year | Spring - 4th Year | Summer - 4th Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 701: Dissertation (9) |
| Fall - 1st Year | Spring - 1st Year | Summer - 1st Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 507: Clinical Problems / MSN Course | Research Practicum | |
| NURS 532: Applied Statistics (3) | NURS 615: Topical Seminar or Elective (3) | |
| NURS 518: Qualitative Research in Health Care (3) |
| Fall - 2nd Year | Spring - 2nd Year | Summer - 2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 504: Nursing Knowledge Development (3) | NURS 508: Context of Care / MSN Course | Research Practicum |
| NURS 530: Research Methods I (3) | NURS 531: Research Methods II (3) | |
| NURS 630: Linear Models (3) | NURS 631: Multivariate Analysis |
| Fall - 3rd Year | Spring - 3rd Year | Summer - 3rd Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 524: Genomics (3) | NURS 533: Data Science (3) | |
| NURS 615: Topical Seminar or Elective (3) | NURS 671: Proposal Development (3) | |
| NURS 609: Health Policy (3) |
| Fall - 4th Year | Spring - 4th Year | Summer - 4th Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 701: Dissertation (9) | NURS 701: Dissertation (9) |
Dual DNP/PhD Program Plan
Notes:
- Courses designated by NURS are courses within the PhD in nursing program
- Courses designated by NUND are courses within the DNP program
- 240 hour research practicum is required for PhD program – can be taken any time before NURS 671
- At least one NURS 615 course is required
Overlapping Courses:
- Applied stats (3 credits) is cross-listed
- Health Policy (3 credits) is cross listed
- DNP Practice-focused inquiry (NUND 541) is replaced by PhD Research Methods (NURS 530 and NURS 531)
- DNP proposal development is replaced by PhD proposal development (NURS 671) – students complete a two-part proposal to meet requirements for both a scholarly project and the dissertation; the scholarly project is viewed as a stepping stone toward the dissertation.
| Fall - 1st Year | Spring - 1st Year |
|---|---|
| NUND 504: Theories for Practice and Scholarship (3) | NURS 533: Data Science |
| NURS 530: Research Methods I (3) | NURS 531: Research Methods II (3) |
| NURS 532 or NUND 450: Applied Statistics (3) | NUND 506: Leadership in Org |
| Fall - 2nd Year | Spring - 2nd Year |
|---|---|
| NURS 524: Genomics | NURS 518: Qualitative Research in Health Care (3) |
| NURS 609 or NUND 508: Health Policy (3) | NUND 540: Practice Focused Research (3) |
| NURS 630: Linear Models (3) | NURS 631: Multivariate Analysis |
| Fall - 3rd Year | Spring - 3rd Year |
|---|---|
| NUND 510: Informatics (1) | NUND 509: Curriculum and Instruction (3) or NUND 507: Management in Advanced Practice (3) |
| NUND 610: Translating Evidence Into Practice (3) | NUND 609: Testing and Evaluation (2) or NUND 607: Advanced Leadership and Management (2) |
| NURS 615: Topical Seminar (3) or Elective (3) | NURS 615: Topical Seminar (3) or Elective (3) |
| Fall - 4th Year | Spring - 4th Year |
|---|---|
| NURS 671: Proposal Development (3) | NUND 620: Scholarly Project (2) |
| NUND 611: Integrated Practicum (2) |
| Fall - 5th Year | Spring - 5th Year |
|---|---|
| NURS 701: Dissertation (9) | NURS 701: Dissertation (9) |
PhD Program Plan (Post DNP)
*Research practicum hours can also be taken all year round during the first two years of course work, but must be completed before proposal development and dissertation.
| Fall - 1st Year | Spring - 1st Year | Summer - 1st Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 504: Nursing Knowledge Development (3) | NURS 533: Data Science (3) | Research Practicum |
| NURS 530: Research Methods I (3) | NURS 531: Research Methods II (3) | |
| NURS 630: Linear Models (3) | NURS 631: Multivariate Analysis (3) |
| Fall - 2nd Year | Spring - 2nd Year | Summer - 2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 524: Genomics (3) | NURS 518: Qualitative Research in Health Care (3) | NURS 701: Dissertation (6) |
| NURS 615: Topical Seminar or Elective (3) | NURS 671: Proposal Development (1) | |
| NURS 671: Proposal Development (2) |
| Fall - 3rd Year | Spring - 3rd Year | Summer - 3rd Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 701: Dissertation (9) | NURS 701: Dissertation (3) |
| Fall - 1st Year | Spring - 1st Year | Summer - 1st Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 615: Topical Seminar or Elective (3) | Research Practicum | |
| NURS 533: Data Science (3) | ||
| NURS 518: Qualitative Research in Health Care (3) |
| Fall - 2nd Year | Spring - 2nd Year | Summer - 2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 504: Nursing Knowledge Development (3) | NURS 531: Research Methods II (3) | Research Practicum |
| NURS 530: Research Methods I (3) | NURS 631: Multivariate Analysis (3) | |
| NURS 630: Linear Models (3) | NURS 671: Proposal Development (2) |
| Fall - 3rd Year | Spring - 3rd Year | Summer - 3rd Year |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 524: Genomics (3) | NURS 701: Dissertation (9) | NURS 701: Dissertation (9) |
| NURS 671: Proposal Development (1) |