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The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at University of Phoenix is a non-clinical program designed to develop the skills needed to become a leader in the nursing field. Learn more about the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program here.

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What Kind of Program Is It?

As a learner enrolled in the University of Phoenix Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, you are provided the opportunity to study various nursing theories and research methods that are designed to develop analytical, critical thinking and leadership skills. Program course work addresses nursing science, nursing education theories, nursing leadership theories, health administration programs and American health care systems. Statistics, organizational methods, communications and risk management are also covered. A series of seminars, residencies and workshops provide support and guidance through the planning, preparation and presentation stages of the dissertation process.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should currently be involved in nursing at a hospital, clinic, or other health care setting. Applicants to University of Phoenix graduate programs should have already earned a bachelor's degree. A master's degree is also required to enter the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program.

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What Are the Course Requirements?

The curriculum of the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program consists mainly of online courses. Learners also participate in doctoral seminars and workshops as well as prepare and present a dissertation. Completion of 71 credits is required to earn this doctorate. A non-credit annual residency renewal course must be taken by those who do not turn in a dissertation within 12 months of completing program coursework. Courses, seminars and workshops are taken in the order they appear below.

  • COM 705: Communication Strategies
  • SEM 700R: Doctoral Program Orientation Seminar
  • NUR 700: Professional Nursing Leadership
  • DOC 710R: Doctoral Studies Seminar and Workshop
  • NUR 701: Philosophy of Nursing Science
  • NSE 721: Theories of Nursing Education
  • NUR 702: Theory Construction and Content Analysis
  • DHA 724: Globalization of Health Care
  • RES 714: Quantitative Methodology and Statistical Analyses Methods
  • RES 715: Qualitative Methods
  • NUR 703: Theoretical Applications in Evidence-Based Practice
  • DHA 712: Risk Management in Complex Organizations
  • DOC 720: Proposal Seminar
  • DOC 721: Prospectus and Proposal Workshop
  • NSE 722: Instructional Design and Curriculum Development
  • RES 713: Statistics
  • DOC 730R: Professional Development and Socialization
  • NSE 723: Measurement and Evaluation
  • DHA 732: Evaluation of Health Care Programs
  • EXAM 799: Comprehensive Examination
  • NSE 723: Measurement and Evaluation
  • DHA 732: Evaluation of Health Care Programs
  • DOC 736A: Dissertation I
  • DOC 737: Dissertation II
  • DOC 738A: Defense
  • DOC 740R: Annual Residency Renewal

Doctoral programs require brief residencies in select cities. Please contact a University Enrollment Advisor for details.

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