Southern Connecticut State University

What you'll study

The curriculum is organized into thematic clusters and a dissertation phase totaling 51 credits.

• Foundations of Teaching in Higher Education: NUR 800 Ethical/Legal, Political and Social Issues Affecting Higher Education; NUR 801 Theories of Teaching and Learning in Adult and Higher Education; NUR 802 Methods of Teaching and Evaluation from a Global Perspective.
• Specialization in Nursing Education: NUR 803 Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Evaluation in Nursing; NUR 804 Faculty Role in Global Nursing Education; NUR 805 Classroom, Clinical Teaching and Evaluation in Nursing Education.
• Leadership in Nursing Education: NUR 806 Leadership Theories and Concepts; NUR 807 Global Leadership in Nursing Education; NUR 808 Doctoral Synthesis.
• Science of Nursing Education Research: NUR 809 State of Science of Nursing Education Research; NUR 810 Quantitative Methods in Nursing Education Research; NUR 811 Qualitative Method in Nursing Education Research; NUR 812 Statistical Analysis in Educational Research.
• Dissertation Phase: NUR 813 Dissertation Seminar; NUR 814 Dissertation Advisement I; NUR 815 Dissertation Advisement II; NUR 816 Dissertation Advisement III; NUR 817 Ongoing Dissertation Advisement (extension course that does not carry credit toward graduation).

Entry requirements

The catalog references program admission standards and directs applicants to the department website for detailed admission criteria, faculty information, learning outcomes and career guidance. Specific application prerequisites and materials are listed on the School of Nursing program page.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that require advanced expertise in nursing education, including faculty positions in higher education, curriculum and program development in nursing schools, and leadership roles related to clinical teaching and educational policy within healthcare education settings.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The catalog points readers to university financial aid and graduate funding resources. Prospective students should consult Southern Connecticut State University's financial aid office and the School of Nursing for possible scholarships, assistantships, or external funding opportunities applicable to doctoral study.