The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at IUP is designed for nurses interested in pursuing a career in academia with a research focus on nursing education.
Graduates will integrate knowledge from nursing and related disciplines as they assume leadership roles in diverse educational environments.
Format
- Cohort model: Students begin the program as a group and take all required courses together
- Courses offered two Fridays per month during afternoon and evening hours
- Coursework completion in eight semesters by taking two courses per semester, summers included (students may need to pursue two semesters at full-time study, if elective credits are needed).
Required Coursework
I. Nursing Core Courses (21 semester hours)
NURS 820 Seminar in Nursing Theory
NURS 860 Faculty Development in Nursing Education
NURS 861 Pedagogical Practices in Nursing Education
NURS 862 Curriculum Evaluation in Nursing
NURS 863 Evaluation in Nursing Education
NURS 864 Technology in Nursing Education
NURS 993 Nursing Professoriate Practicum
II. Research Core (15 semester hours)
GSR 517 Statistical Methods II
NURS 951 Quantitative Nursing Research
NURS 952 Qualitative Nursing Research
NURS 953 Research Seminar I
NURS 954 Research Seminar II
III. Support Courses (12 semester hours)
SAHE 737 The American College Student*
NURS 802 Leadership in Nursing: A Case Study Approach**
Electives (6 credits)
IV. Dissertation (12 semester hours)
NURS 994 Dissertation Seminar
NURS 995 Dissertation
*May also take SAHE 631 or NURS 881
**May also take ALS 802
Visit IUP’s online graduate catalog for course descriptions.
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Tuition
$416.00 per graduate credit (2011–2012 academic year for Pennsylvania residents). Visit IUP’s Office of the Bursar for additional information.
Applying
Nurses seeking admission to the Ph.D. in Nursing program must have a master’s degree in nursing or a related field. The following items must be submitted to IUP’s School of Graduate Studies and Research for admission consideration:
- Application form
- $50 application fee (nonrefundable)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Signed and dated statement of career and academic goals. Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) applicants are asked to identify their professional goals and research area of interest, a summation of their achievements within their field of practice, and a summary of their research abilities.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including those institutions from which a degree was not obtained.
- Recent, official GRE scores, including analytical writing. For information about taking the GRE at IUP, contact IUP’s Career Development Center by calling 724-357-4994.
- Nursing license
- Current Curriculum Vitae
Completed applications are forwarded from IUP’s School of Graduate Studies and Research to the Department of Nursing and Allied Health for review. Selected applicants will be invited by the Department of Nursing and Allied Health for an interview.
