Nursing (Ph.D.)

Program Competencies

The graduate of the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program will demonstrate the competencies:

• Conduct original research relevant to the discipline of nursing.
• Integrate nurse scholar and scientist role components of research, teaching, leadership, mentoring, and service to the profession.
• Contribute to the advancement and dissemination of nursing science.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Conduct original research: Conduct original research relevant to the discipline of nursing.
• Integrate nurse scholar and scientist role: Integrate nurse scholar and scientist role components of research, teaching, leadership, mentoring, and service to the profession.
• Contribute to advancement of nursing science: Contribute to the advancement and dissemination of nursing science.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Core Requirements

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Score of 81 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
IELTS: 6.5 total band
Duolingo: 110

In addition to meeting basic requirements for admission to the Graduate School, applicants for graduate study in nursing must have:

• Example of scholarly written work.
• Online written and verbal assessment completed through KIRA Talent, reviewed and scored by graduate faculty.
• Completed Compliance requirements: Clear Background check, clear FBI rolled fingerprint

For applicants who completed their higher education within the United States:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program with a minimum cumulative preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system.
• Master’s degree from an accredited program or a related field of study with a minimum cumulative preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system.

For applicants who completed their higher education outside the United States:

• A degree deemed equivalent (by the World Education Service) to a bachelor’s degree (within the United States Education System) with a minimum cumulative preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system.
• A degree deemed equivalent (by the World Education Service) to a master’s or doctoral degree or a related field of study (within the United States Education System) with a minimum cumulative preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system. 

General Requirements

Graduate students must consult with their advisor before registering for graduate coursework. For additional information, refer to the Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements .