Disclaimer: In the event of a discrepancy between this course sequence and the official calendars, the calendars take precedence and are considered the authoritative source.
Course sequence
Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing
Admission in fall 2024
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1st year
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2nd year
| 2nd year
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3rd year
| 3rd year
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4th year
| 4th year
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Notes
1 Students are required to choose 6 course units from:
- EDU 7395 Methods of Quantitative Analysis
- EDU 8190 Perspectives and Paradigms in Qualitative Research
- EPI 6188 Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- NSG 6140* Qualitative Research in Nursing and Health Sciences
- NSG 7303* Knowledge Synthesis in Nursing and Health Sciences
- NSG 7304* Quantitative Research in Nursing and Health Sciences
- PSY 7101 Causal Modeling in Psychological Research
2 These courses must be related to the student’s research.
3 To register for the methods elective and the elective course, you must obtain the following approvals (except for *NSG 6140; NSG 7303; NSG 7304): the course professor, your thesis supervisor, and the graduate program assistant director and submit them by email to [email protected].
4 These courses may be taken at any term.
5 You must enroll in this activity each term until completed.
Admission in fall 2023
| Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer |
|---|---|---|
1st year
| 1st year
| 1st year
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2nd year
| 2nd year
| 2nd year
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3rd year
| 3rd year
| 3rd year
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4th year
| 4th year
| 4th year
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Notes
1 Methods Electives: Students are required to choose 6 course units from:
- EDU 7395 Methods of Quantitative Analysis
- EDU 8190 Perspectives and Paradigms in Qualitative Research
- EPI 6188 Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- NSG 6140* Qualitative Research in Nursing and Health Sciences
- PSY 7101 Causal Modeling in Psychological Research
In addition to the listed courses, an in-depth research methodology course related to the student's research may be chosen.
2 The courses must be related to the student’s research.
3 To register to the methods electives and the elective course, you must obtain the following approvals (except for *NSG 6140): the course professor, your thesis supervisor, and the graduate program assistant director, and submit them by email to [email protected].
4 These courses may be taken at any term.
5 You must enroll to this activity each term until completed.
6 Students who have not completed their comprehensive exam by May 2024 are required to enroll in the Thesis Proposal (NSG 9997) course. This adjustment aligns with the course sequence recommended for students admitted in Fall 2024.
Admission in fall 2022
| Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer |
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1st year
| 1st year
| 1st year
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2nd year
| 2nd year
| 2nd year
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3rd year
| 3rd year
| 3rd year
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4th year
| 4th year
| 4th year
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