PhD in Education, Nursing Education
School of Public Service and Education
The doctoral Nursing Education specialization is designed to prepare nurses for advanced roles as nurse educators in higher and adult education. The curriculum presents nursing concepts and theories and provides learners with essential knowledge and skills in curriculum development and evaluation, teaching strategy, and scholarship. The Nursing Education specialization trains learners to design, deliver, evaluate, assess, and lead nursing education programs and function as effective nursing educators. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the health care profession.
Core courses
| ED7311 | Theory and Methods of Educating Adults | 4 |
| ED7590 | Critical Thinking in Adult Education | 4 |
| ED8000 | Advanced Studies in Education: Theory, Practice, and Purpose | 4 |
| RSCH7860 | Survey of Research Methods | 4 |
| RSCH7864 | Quantitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH7868 | Qualitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| ED-V8925 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation | 3 |
| ED-V8926 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development | 3 |
| ED-V8927 | Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development | 3 |
Specialization courses
| ED7310 | Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process | 4 |
| ED7314 | International and Multicultural Perspectives in Postsecondary and Adult Education | 4 |
| ED7712 | Classroom Assessment in Education | 4 |
| ED8350 | Advanced Nursing Theory and Concepts | 4 |
| ED8355 | Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Nursing Education | 4 |
| ED8360 | The Nurse Educator: Faculty Roles and Responsibilities | 4 |
| ED8365 | Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education | 4 |
| ED8370 | Nursing Leadership and Professional Practice | 4 |
Upon completion of all required coursework
Learners must register for EDCN9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.
Three Elective Courses
At least 12 quarter credits
Recommended elective course:
| ED7818 | The Future of Teaching and Learning: Issues for the Educational Leader | 4 |
| Or | |
| Choose any graduate course(s). | |
Total
At least 92 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
This specialization is not designed to lead to license, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. Contact your school district for a determination on qualifications for salary advancement.