Program: Nursing Post-DNP to PhD - University at Buffalo

Apr 10, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

This program prepares students to become leaders, scientists and scholars who make original contributions in theory generation and knowledge development. Students are educated to communicate and function across disciplines, preparing graduates to advance inter- and multidisciplinary teaching and research. Doctoral classes are scheduled two days per week with required courses available online to accommodate the working student.

Curriculum

Foundation (17 credits)

NUS 680LEC - Philosophical Inquiry and Nursing Knowledge Development Credits: 3
NUS 694LR - Quantitative Methods in Health Care Research Credits: 3
NUS 695LEC - Advanced Statistical Techniques Credits: 3
NUS 697LEC - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods Credits: 3
NUS 700LEC - Advanced Theory Construction and Development Credits: 3
NUS 708LAB - Research Practicum Credits: 1 - 4 * A minimum of 2 credits will be required.

Advanced Methods (6 credits)

Students will be required to take 2 of the following courses:

NGC 602LEC - Data Science Applications in Healthcare Credits: 3
NUS 705SEM - Designing and Testing Interventions and Innovations Credits: 3
NUS 706LEC - Psycho-Social Measurement and Questionnaire Construction Credits: 3
NUS 710SEM - Interpretive Phenomenology Credits: 3

Dissertation (13 credits)

NUS 699TUT - Doctoral Dissertation Guidance Credits: 1 - 12
NUS 702SEM - Transition Seminar Credits: 1

Total Credit Hours: 36

3.0 Degree GPA required

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).