PhD in Nursing
At a Glance
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
|
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 |
|
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 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| Defend Dissertation Proposal |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 840 Dissertation Advisement | 1 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 841 Dissertation Advisement | 1 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 842 Dissertation Advisement | 1 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| Dissertation Defense |
Sample Part-Time Plan of Study
|
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| Defend Dissertation Proposal |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 840 Dissertation Advisement
|
1 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 841 Dissertation Advisement | 1 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 842 Dissertation Advisement | 1 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| Dissertation Defense |