NURSPHD - Nursing

Overview
Program Type
Doctor of Philosophy
College Career
College of Nursing Graduate
Total Units
54
Program Description
The PhD in Nursing is ideal for the student who wants to focus on research and scholarship in a clinical, academic, or other scientific environment. Students
may enter the PhD level of graduate study as a post-BSN student (BSN to PhD Pathway), as a student who has attained a master's degree in nursing or other
health-related field (MS to PhD Pathway), as a student who previously attained a DNP (DNP to PhD Pathway), or as a dual doctoral degree student (PhD-
DNP). Coursework for the PhD program is online with both part-time and full-time options. One week of on-campus attendance each year is required.
Required credits vary depending on entry track and prior academic preparation.

Program Requirements
Simple Requisites

Program Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

Type
Completion Requirement

Additional Comments:
DNP to PhD: 55 major units (Core = 25, Adv. Methods = 3, Dissertation = 18, Substantive = 9) and 9+ minor units = 64 units

MSN to PhD: 55 major units (Core = 21, PhD Role = 1, Adv. Methods = 3, Dissertation = 18, Substantive = 12) and 9+ minor units = 64 units

BSN to PhD Pathway: 70 major units (Core = 24, PhD role = 1, Adv. Methods = 6, Dissertation = 18, Substantive = 21) and 9+ minor units = 79
units

Core Coursework Requirements

Type
Completion Requirement

Additional Comments:
Core:

NURS 630: Statistics for the Health Sciences, 3 units (required for BSN core only)

NURS 631: Advanced Statistics for the Health Sciences, 3 units

NURS 705: Philosophy of Nursing Science and Practice, 3 units

NURS 706: Theory Development and Evaluation, 3 units

NURS 707: Introduction to Proposal Writing for Research, 3 units

NURS 730: Quantitative Methods in Clinical Nursing Research, 3 units

NURS 731: Qualitative Methods in Clinical Nursing Research, 3 units

NURS 791A: Research Preceptorship, 3 units

NURS 695A: The Science and Practice of Nursing, 1 unit (required for DNP core only)

NURS 701: Foundations of Scholarly Literature Reviews, 3 units (required for DNP core only)

PhD Role Courses – 1 unit required for MSN and BSN pathways. NFLP Students must take 656 and 694. 657 and 658 are options for Nursing
Education Minor.

NURS 695A: The Science and Practice of Nursing, 1 unit

NURS 656: Nurse Educator Role, 3 units

NURS 694: Teaching Practicum, 1-6 units

 NURS 657: Outcome-Focused Program Design, 3 units

NURS 658: Evaluation Strategies in Nursing Education, 3 units

Advanced Methods Courses - 3 units required for MSN and DNP pathways, 6 units required for BSN pathway.

NURS 734: Advanced Research Methods: Mixed Methods Research for Health Sciences, 3 units

NURS 782: Creating and Testing Behavioral Interventions, 3 units

Dissertation – 18 Units Required

NURS 920 - Dissertation

Minor Area of Interest – Nursing or Other – 9 Units Required

Elective Coursework
Type
Completion Requirement

Additional Comments:
Substantive Coursework:

DNP-PhD: 9 units

MSN-PhD: 12 units

BSN-PhD: 21 units

Coursework in nursing and other sciences are emphasized during the early portion of an individualized program of study. As you continue through
the program, time is increasingly devoted to research conducted under the supervision of a faculty researcher and mentor. For the College, our three
areas of research excellence are listed below. Click on the links to see faculty with these foci and their related research or projects.

Precision Science

NURS 613A: Palliative Care I: Fundamentals of Palliative Care, 3 units

NURS 613B: Palliative Care II: Advanced Concepts in Palliative Care, 3 units

NUS 642: Health Policy and Economics, 3 units

NURS 701: Foundations of Scholarly Literature Reviews, 3 units

NURS 721: Psychoneuroimmunology Foundations and Clinical Implications, 3 units

NURS 727: Managing the Consequences of Chronic Illness, 3 units

NURS 744: Topics in Integrative Health Research, 3 units

Data and Systems Science

NURS 634: Data Management in Healthcare Systems, 3 units

NURS 642: Health Policy and Economics, 3 units

NURS 646: Healthcare Informatics: Theory and Practice, 3 units

NURS 647: Human Factors in Health Information Technology, 3 units

NURS 668: Influential Leadership in Health Systems, 3 units

NURS 701: Foundations of Scholarly Literature Reviews, 3 units

NURS 736: Technology for Expanding Healthcare Capacity, 3 units

NURS 740: Theories in Complex Systems Science and Integrative Health, 3 units

Health Determinants Science

NURS 642: Health Policy and Economics, 3 units

NURS 701: Foundations of Scholarly Literature Reviews, 3 units

 NURS 726: Theories of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction in Nursing, 3 units

NURS 727: Managing the Consequences of Chronic Illness, 3 units

NURS 740: Theories in Complex Systems Science and Integrative Health, 3 units

NURS 744: Topics in Integrative Health Research, 3 units

NURS 753: Population Health, 2 units

NURS 773: Rural Health Systems, 3 units

NURS 774: Rural Community Health, 3 units

NURS 787: Diverse Populations: Theories and Methods for Examining Health Disparities, 3 units

Additional Requirements
Type
Completion Requirement
Additional Comments:
Resident Intensive Summer Experience

RISE is an intensive learning experience designed to support student success in the Doctor of Nursing Practice or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
programs. All doctoral students are required to attend RISE in Tucson, AZ on an annual basis. RISE attendance for part-time students may vary. RISE
typically occurs in August prior to the fall semester each year. Some required courses will begin during RISE. During RISE, students will:

become immersed in courses and research tailored to each specific program

meet with faculty advisors, fellow classmates and graduate student services staff

learn more about the PhD program, explore coursework and explore funding opportunities

collaborate with students, faculty and staff

PhD Dissertation

After advancement to candidacy, PhD (and dual DNP/PhD) students must complete the dissertation to graduate from the program.

Minor Requirements for Doctoral Students in this Program

Type
Completion Requirement
Additional Comments:
Nursing Minor

Students may select an area of study within the nursing curriculum, such as Informatics, Rural Health, Border Health, Biological Injury, Reducing
Risks and Promoting Health in Vulnerable Populations, or Managing Consequences of Aging or Chronic Illness.

Outside Minor

A student may choose another area or discipline for a minor. Other areas may include Anthropology, Psychology, Management & Policy or Sociology.
Note: This coursework may not be available via online technology. In addition, departments or colleges may require more than 9 credits to qualify as
an official minor. While outside minors are possible, students will need to make special arrangements with the minor department, as well as their
academic advisors. Students are strongly encouraged to complete an inside minor.

Student Handbook
Type
Completion Requirement
Additional Comments:
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

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