Ph.D. Nursing
Mostly Online Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing Program
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Overview
The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) degree program at East Tennessee State University is to prepare expert practitioners and nurse scientists who are capable of conducting research that will improve health and provide leadership in the health care delivery system. Graduates of the program will meet an escalating need for nurse educators and researchers in schools of nursing, health agencies, and complex health care delivery systems across the state and nation.
The Ph.D. program prepares students with advanced knowledge and skills in the science of nursing, with an emphasis on the application of knowledge to improve the health of rural and/or underserved population groups. The student is expected to demonstrate a sound knowledge of research methods and techniques of data analysis, and acquire analytical and leadership skills for dealing with social, ethical, cultural, economic, and political issues related to nursing, health care education, and research.
This mostly online Nursing Ph.D. program was designed with working professionals in mind, offering the flexibility and convenience of online coursework and a limited number of on-campus meetings. Mostly online means that a limited number of on-campus meetings or on-campus coursework are required. Please contact us for more detailed information about this program.
Program
"Mostly Online" means that all coursework will be completed online with one required intensive session on campus per semester.
The curriculum is designed to provide the student with coursework in the philosophy of science, ethics, statistical procedures, research methods, nursing science, and selected in-depth study in a selected cognate area.
The curriculum is also designed to accommodate working professionals and delivered in a blended online format with required on-campus intensive sessions once each semester.
Information including the curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the Nursing, Ph.D., entry of the ETSU Graduate Catalog.
Cost
Credits to complete this program: 60 credit hours
| TN Residents | eRate (Out of State, 100% online) | Out of State |
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| $601 per credit hour | $751 per credit hour | $1442 per credit hour |
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*Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. |
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Steps to Apply
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Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account
Step 1 Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option
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Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal
Step 2 Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"
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Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields
Step 3 Choose "Graduate," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Doctorate," term, then choose Ph.D. Nursing and complete the remainder of the form.
