Nursing PhD Program of Study
New York State Registered Program Code: 33576
HEGIS Code: 1203.10 {Nursing-R.N. Required for Admission}
Molloy Program of Study Code: PHNUR
The goal of advancing nursing knowledge must be grounded in respect for the dignity of the individual human being. It must also emerge from principles and methods of scientific inquiry and an examination of nursing actions within nursing environments. The process for reaching this goal is provided in a core of required courses that address the theoretical and empirical basis for nursing and the substantive construction of research and theory to guide nursing practice.
The program design allows students to expand upon prior educational endeavors and experience. Depth of knowledge in the research interest area is developed through the combination of required coursework, elective courses, research residency (an immersion in activities with a research-active faculty mentor), independent study and the dissertation process.
Requirements
Theory/Core (15 Credits)
| NUR 6000 | Hallmarks of Scholarly Inquiry | 3 |
| NUR 6010 | Ethics: The Foundation of Leadership | 3 |
| NUR 6020 | Nursing Concept Analysis Through the Humanities | 3 |
| NUR 6030 | Scholarship of Health Care Organization and Policy | 3 |
| NUR 6040 | Philosophical Evolution of Nursing Knowledge | 3 |
Research Core (18 Credits)
Leadership (6 Credits)
| NUR 6400 | Leadership Innovations and Interventions | 3 |
| NUR 6500 | Nursing Education: Principles, Dynamics and Innovations | 3 |
Cognates (3 Credits)
*Cognates are offered in nursing leadership, education, and research. Refer to the Nursing Doctoral Course Descriptions section of the handbook for a description of each cognate course. Most cognates may be taken in any combination or sequence. Cognate offerings will vary and are subject to enrollment. Requests to take courses in other disciplines or those offered at other universities must be related to dissertation research and approved by the Director of the PhD in Nursing Program.
| Cognates Variable Credits | 1-3 |
*NOTE: Master's program students in the Nursing Administration with Informatics or the Nursing Education programs may register for NUR 6401 (3 credits) and/or NUR 6504 (3 credits) to fulfill the elective requirements in the respective master's programs. If the students then progress into the PhD program, these courses will be accepted to meet the cognate requirements of the PhD program. Successful completion of either course by a student in a master's program does not indicate acceptance into the PhD program. PhD students interested in a career in nursing education may enroll in NUR 5059 (3 credits) to fulfill their PhD cognate requirement.
Dissertation (9 Credits)
*A total of 6 credits of Dissertation Progression is required. Can be taken over two semesters as 3 credits each (7010) or over one semester as 6 credits (7015). Candidates will register for N 7020 if the dissertation is not defended during N 7010/ 7015.
Total Credit Hours: 51
NOTE: Master's program students in the Nursing Administration with Informatics or the Nursing Education programs may register for NUR 6401 (3 credits) and/or NUR 6504 (3 credits) to fulfill the elective requirements in the respective master's programs. If the students then progress into the PhD program, these courses will be accepted to meet the cognate requirements of the PhD program. Successful completion of either course by a student in a master's program does not indicate acceptance into the PhD program.