College
College of Nursing, Jefferson Online
Degree
Doctorate
Campus
Center City
Format
Hybrid (Online and On Campus)
Credits
47
Duration
4 Years
Contact Information
Program
130 S. Ninth Street
Suite 718
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Curriculum
Graduates of the PhD in Nursing program are prepared to work in academic, clinical, industry, and entrepreneurial research-intensive settings as nurse scientists and educators. Students learn to design, conduct, and lead research studies to launch an independent program of research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The program shares courses with other Jefferson PhD programs and is embedded in a framework of social justice and health equity to spark innovative solutions to healthcare problems.
Content delivery will include synchronous in-person and interactive e-learning modules and asynchronous online collaboration/activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
47 credits to complete the PhD in Nursing in 4 years in Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Accelerated options are available. For more information, please contact Program Director Bobbie Posmontier at JCNPhD@jefferson.edu.
Sample Full-Time Plan of Study
Year 1
Fall |
Credits |
|---|---|
NU 800 Philosophy of Science in Nursing |
3 |
PHS 605 Advanced Statistical Methods for Data Analysis |
3 |
Elective #1 |
3 |
Spring |
Credits |
|---|---|
NU 801 Theoretical Approaches to Research |
3 |
NU 810 Quantitative Methods |
3 |
NU 820 Determinant Models of Human Health |
3 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 802 Foundations of Scientific Writing | 3 |
| NU 822 Nursing Research Ethics: The Responsible Conduct of Research | 1 |
Year 2
Fall |
Credits |
|---|---|
PBH 512 Qualitative Research Methods |
3 |
PHS 710 Advanced Health Behaviors: Methods & Measurement |
3 |
NU 812 Database Design and Management |
3 |
Qualifying Examination |
Spring |
Credits |
|---|---|
NU 830 Research Residency |
1 |
NU 831 Dissertation Seminar |
3 |
PHS 650 Evaluation and Outcomes Research and Design |
3 |
| Elective #2 | 3 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
Elective #3 |
3 |
Year 3
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| Defend Dissertation Proposal |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 840 Dissertation Advisement | 1 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 841 Dissertation Advisement | 1 |
Year 4
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 842 Dissertation Advisement | 1 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| Dissertation Defense |
Sample Part-Time Plan of Study
Year 1
Fall |
Credits |
|---|---|
NU 800 Philosophy of Science in Nursing |
3 |
PHS 605 Advanced Statistical Methods for Data Analysis |
3 |
Spring |
Credits |
|---|---|
NU 801 Theoretical Approaches to Research |
3 |
NU 810 Quantitative Methods |
3 |
Summer |
Credits |
|---|---|
NU 802 Foundations of Scientific Writing |
3 |
NU 822 Nursing Research Ethics: The Responsible Conduct of Research |
1 |
Year 2
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| PBH 512 Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| Elective #1 | 3 |
Spring |
Credits |
|---|---|
NU 820 Determinant Models of Human Health |
3 |
| Elective #2 | 3 |
| Qualifying Examination |
Year 3
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
PHS 710 Advanced Health Behaviors: Methods & Measurement |
3 |
| NU 812 Database management and Design | 3 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 830 Research Residency | 1 |
| NU 831 Dissertation Seminar | 3 |
PHS 650 Evaluation and Outcomes Research and Design |
3 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| Elective #3 | 1 |
Year 4
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| Defend Dissertation Proposal |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 840 Dissertation Advisement
|
1 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 841 Dissertation Advisement | 1 |
Year 5
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 842 Dissertation Advisement | 1 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| Dissertation Defense |