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Program checklist · PhD

Nursing, PhD

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

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Program
Award
PhD
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Location(s): Health Science Campus Close Return to: Academic Degrees and Programs The PhD program in nursing is designed to prepare graduates for research and active scholarship in nursing to improve the delivery of healthcare for rural and other vulnerable populations. The program includes: Research and Conceptualization Study in advanced research methods, theory development and analysis, advanced statistics for health research, conceptual analysis, instrumentation and measurement, and involvement in active research programs Nursing and Health Policy Study in the healthcare needs of rural or vulnerable populations, and the issues, strategies and policy development interventions for healthcare delivery for these populations Practicum Experiences in Research and Teaching Dissertation An independent, original research project
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_3c971511
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

11 items
  1. A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an ACEN-, CNEA-, or CCNE-accredited school of nursing program
    Not resolved to a course
  2. GPA of 3.0 or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  3. One paper that demonstrates the student’s ability to analyze and/or synthesize nursing phenomena
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Two letters of recommendation for doctoral study
    Not resolved to a course
  5. A statement of research interests and professional goals including possible current tenured Decker School of Nursing PhD faculty member(s) whose current research may coincide with the applicant’s background and interests
    Not resolved to a course
  6. A current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the United States
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Completion of a statistics course (within five years)
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Résumé or curriculum vitae including employment and education history
    Not resolved to a course
  9. A progressive record of continued development in nursing practice and scholarship
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Proof of English proficiency (such as official TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic Scores); International Student Financial Statement Form; and supporting financial documentation (such as official bank statements or official scholarship or sponsorship letters) are required
    Not resolved to a course
  11. International students are additionally required to provide proof of a current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse in their home country and the U.S.
    Not resolved to a course

Program Requirements

5 items
  1. Required coursework;
    Not resolved to a course
  2. University Graduate School residency requirement;
    Not resolved to a course
  3. A comprehensive examination;
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Successful defense of the dissertation proposal;
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Teaching requirement (if no teaching experience).
    Not resolved to a course

Course Requirements (46-48+ credits total)

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    First Year

    0 items

      Requirements

      4 items
      1. NURS 690
        Research Seminar I
        Not resolved to a course
      2. NURS 640
        Hlth Disparities Across Pops
        Not resolved to a course
      3. NURS 608
        Adv Rsrch Methods & Design
        Not resolved to a course
      4. NURS 609
        Philosop & Theor Found of Nrsg
        Not resolved to a course

      Requirements

      5 items
      1. NURS 602
        Concpt Anls Invst Nsg Phenomen
        Not resolved to a course
      2. NURS 621
        Rural Imperitive:Theor. Framew OR
        Not resolved to a course
      3. NURS 622
        Vulnerable Pop: Theor Framewrk
        Not resolved to a course
      4. NURS 634
        Health Policy Formulation
        Not resolved to a course
      5. NURS 660
        Leadership in Nurs Education
        Not resolved to a course

      Second Year

      0 items

        Requirements

        5 items
        1. NURS 604
          Qualitatv Methds in Nurs Rrsch
          Not resolved to a course
        2. NURS 623
          Theor Frmwrks: Hlth Promotion OR
          Not resolved to a course
        3. NURS 624
          Theor Frmwrks: Chronic Illness
          Not resolved to a course
        4. NURS 633
          Adv Health Sys & Public Policy
          Not resolved to a course
        5. NURS 691
          Research Seminar II
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements

        4 items
        1. NURS 605
          Measurement Of Nsg Phenomena
          Not resolved to a course
        2. NURS 607
          PhD Dissertation Seminar
          Not resolved to a course
        3. NURS 603
          Advanced Stats: Multivariate
          Not resolved to a course
        4. NURS 661
          Teaching Practicum
          Not resolved to a course

        Remaining Semesters (2-3 credits total)

        3 items
        1. Comprehensive exam/proposal defense
          Not resolved to a course
          0-1
        2. NURS 698
          Predissertation
          Not resolved to a course
        3. NURS 699
          Dissertation (after comprehensive exam and proposal defense are complete)
          Not resolved to a course

        Choosing Dissertation Advisor, Chair, and Committee

        0 items

          Exam Requirements

          0 items

            Final Oral Exam (Dissertation Defense)

            0 items

              Additional Program Requirements

              6 items
              1. Unencumbered, license and registration to practice nursing in the United States.
                Not resolved to a course
              2. Experiential Training in Research and Teaching
                Not resolved to a course
              3. NURS 661
                Teaching Practicum
                Not resolved to a course
              4. Since it is likely the majority of PhD in nursing students graduating from the program will be employed in academic settings, students must demonstrate expertise in teaching before graduation. Specific guidelines for meeting this requirement will be individually determined and a teaching practicum course (NURS 661) will be required. Depending on students’ prior teaching experience (undergraduate vs. graduate courses; clinical vs. theory courses), a teaching practicum will be designed to complement and build upon students’ previous experiences. The goal will be to provide students with new skill sets.
                Not resolved to a course
              5. NURS 690
                Research Seminar
                Not resolved to a course
              6. Research seminars allow students to work with faculty and build research skills. Students in NURS 690 and NURS 691 (Research Seminar I and Research Seminar II) will be assigned a faculty member to work with for the semester.
                Not resolved to a course

              Additional Information About the Program

              0 items
                Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2252&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0199.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.