PhD Program

The DUSON Ph.D. Program will prepare nurse scientists to assume roles primarily in academic and research settings. Our approach is to admit a small number of highly qualified applicants and work with them in a series of mentored experiences, supported by formal course work, to (a) ensure socialization to the role of research scientist; (b) ensure significant knowledge and skill acquisition for launching a successful program of research post doctorate; and (c) to prepare for an entry level teaching role in an academic setting. The program objectives reflect faculty expectations for its graduates.

 

DUSON Ph.D. graduates will be prepared to:

1. Engage in a lifetime of scholarly inquiry.
2. Develop and maintain a significant, independent program of research.
3. Lead an interdisciplinary research team, bringing together the disciplines needed to address the complex problems of chronic illness and care systems.
4. Contribute to development of nursing theory for research and practice.
5. Conduct research to advance the evidence-base for practice in nursing and health care, particularly addressing trajectories of chronic illness and care systems.
6. Bring the values of intellectual inquiry and scholarship to teaching endeavors.