Nursing Education Ph.D.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Education prepares nurses who provide professional leadership in nursing education, the scholarship of teaching, practice and research in the discipline. The program has one entry option: Master’s to Ph.D.
Admission requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an NLN/ACEN or CCNE accredited institution with a major in nursing.
- A master's degree in nursing from an NLN/ACEN or CCNE accredited institution
- Licensure as a registered nurse.
- Meet Graduate School Requirements for admission.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 at the master's level
- Two letters of reference from former faculty or colleagues with a doctoral degree.
- A statement of career goals.
- One to two years of teaching experience recommended, but not required, prior to program enrollment.
- Sample of written scholarly work, project, or publication in which the applicant was the sole or primary contributor
- A personal interview may be required.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Nursing Education Ph.D.