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Degree Pathway for BSN to Ph.D. in Nursing, Full-Time

Sample Degree Pathway for Bachelor of Nursing to Ph.D. - Full-time

This five-year program is 69 credits.

Year 1

Fall

Course #Course NameCr.
Total9
NU.700Philosophy of Science in Nursing (UMB course, blended) 
3
NURS.7020Theoretical Foundations of Health Promotion3
TBDPh.D. Seminar: Developing a Program of Research3

Spring

Course #Course NameCr.
Total9
or
Quantitative Research Methods and Grantsmanship (blended)
or
Measurement in Health & Behavioral Research (blended)
3
NURS.7160Qualitative Methods 
3
TBDPh.D. Seminar: Research and Integrity and Ethics3 

Summer

Course #Course NameCr.
Total6
Epidemiology and Biostatistics (online)
3
TBDCognate Course 1 (based on student choice with advisor input)3

Year 2

Fall

Course #Course NameCr.
Total9
or
Biostatistics for Health Data
or
Advanced Qualitative Health Methods
3
NURS.7310Health Promotion Research (weekend blended)3
TBDPh.D. Seminar: Academic Writing3

Spring

Course #Course NameCr.
Total9
or
Measurement in Health & Behavioral Research (blended)
or
Quantitative Research Methods and Grantsmanship (online)
3
or
Advanced Regression Modeling
or
Advanced regression Analysis 
3
TBDPh.D. Seminar: Professional Leadership3 

Summer

Course #Course NameCr.
Total3
TBDCognate Course 2 (based on student choice with advisor input)3 

Year 3

Fall

Course #Course NameCr.
Total7
Curriculum and Teaching in Nursing3
TBDCognate Course 3 (based on student choice with advisor input)3
TBDPh.D. Seminar: Dissertation Preparation1

Spring*

Course #Course NameCr.
Total4
Mentored Research Experience3
TBDPh.D. Seminar: Dissertation Preparation1 

Year 4

Fall

Course #Course NameCr.
Total4
Doctoral Dissertation (proposal to be completed)
3
TBDPh.D. Seminar: Dissertation1 

Spring

Course #Course NameCr.
Total3
Doctoral Dissertation
3

Year 5

Fall

Course #Course NameCr.
Total3
NURS.7530Doctoral Dissertation3

Spring

Course #Course NameCr.
Total3
NURS.7530Doctoral Dissertation3

*Qualifying Exams occur during this semester.

Total Credits = 69

Last updated: 6/15/20