| Core Courses (27 credits minimum) | ||
| Course Number | Course Title: | Credit Hours: |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 800 | Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Science | 3 |
| NURS 801 | Theory Analysis for Nursing Science | 3 |
| NURS 802 | Theory Analysis and Development | 3 |
| NURS 803 | Scientific Knowledge in Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 810 | Advanced Research Methods | 3 |
| NURS 811 | Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 813 | Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
| *** | Statistics Coursework (minimum of 3 credit hours outside Nursing) | 3 - 9 |
| Mentored Research (3-6 credits, 3 credits minimum) | ||
| NURS 898 | Research Internship | 3 |
| Contributing Courses (18 hours minimum) | ||
| *** | Advanced Nursing Courses | 6 -12 |
| *** | Elective Courses (minimum 6 credits outside Nursing) | 9 - 15 |
| *** | Independent Study | 0 - 6 |
| Dissertation (12 credits minimum) | ||
| NURS 899 | Dissertation Preparation | 12 |
| TOTAL HOURS: | 60 - 72 | |