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Doctor of Philosophy in
Nursing (Ph.D.)
The American Liberty University Department of Nursing offers
a course of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
degree. The doctoral program is research oriented
and is designed to provide the theoretical and scientific
knowledge necessary for scholarly pursuit in nursing. Students
are required to show competence in an appropriate cognate
area relevant to their major area of study by completing
theory and research courses in nursing and related disciplines.
The primary aim of the Ph.D. program is to develop scholars
who, through the conduct of medical research and the generation
of theory, build the knowledge base for professional nursing
practice. This research focuses on the relationship between
the patient and the environment and on interventions into
that relationship to bring about health outcomes. The program
emphasizes specific areas, especially on research in health
care policy analysis, health outcomes, health care management
and ethics, in which nursing can expect to make significant
contributions and develop a center of excellence.
Doctoral Program Objectives
The graduate of the doctoral program will:
- Synthesize and critique knowledge in nursing science
and identify future directions for knowledge development;
- Generate nursing theory that contributes to nursing
science;
- Conduct research that contributes to the development
of nursing science;
- Articulate the ethical, social, legal and moral responsibilities
involved in clinical nursing research;
- Pose research-based solutions to major issues in health
care that are of social and ethical significance;
- Articulate the nursing science perspective in interdisciplinary
dialogue;
- Collaborate with others to promote the use of nursing
research to improve health care.
- Method of Study
Classes, group study and seminar may hold once a
week and/or once a month for doctoral students on
various topics of nursing research. Content is based
on student needs and interests and courses related
to doctorate program.
- Research Development
ALU may offer annual seminars provide doctoral students
with opportunities to present their research to their
peers and faculty.
- Dissertation
Each doctoral candidate is required to complete a dissertation
that embodies original and independent research and demonstrates
advanced scholarly achievement. As soon as possible after
a student's admission to candidacy, and during or before
enrollment in Dissertation Course, the student forms a dissertation
committee.
The dissertation committee consists of a minimum of three
members. Two shall be chosen from the faculty of the Department
of Nursing; the third may be a member of the faculty of
another Department within the American Liberty University,
or an appropriate doctorally prepared person outside the
University. The Chairperson and committee are chosen by
the student, approved by his/her advisor, and then formally
appointed by the Associate Dean or Director of Department
of Nursing.
The candidate in a public oral examination shall defend
the dissertation. Official approval of the dissertation
committee is required; committee members certify their acceptance
by signing the title page of the dissertation. Three signed
copies of the dissertation, one original and two clear copies
should be filed in the Department of Nursing.
The submitted dissertation becomes the property of American
Liberty University, but the University does not limit the
author's right to publish the results.
Admission Requirements
- Priority to the Ph.D. program is given to graduates
of accredited master's degree programs in nursing. Individuals
admitted with a bachelor's degree in nursing are required
to complete a program of master's courses in nursing
at American Liberty University as a requisite to entry
into doctoral courses. Applicants must provide evidence
of the following:
- A master's degree in nursing (or equivalent); or a
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited
or recognized institution.
- Status as a licensed registered nurse; evidence of
current licensure as a registered nurse.
- Three letters of reference affirming the applicant's
potential for scholarly, investigative, and creative
endeavors in nursing.
- A statement of educational objectives, specific focus
of research, and program and career goals.
- Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 71 semester hours of prescribed
Graduate-level nursing courses.
- Completion of course requirements
- A dissertation that must be relevant to the student’s
field of study.
- Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA
Course Schedule
Core Course:
Course #: Course Name
Units
NU 810 Advanced Research Methodology 3 NU
815 Strategies for Knowledge Development 3 NU
817 Expanding Paradigms for Nursing Research 3 NU
821 Nursing Research and Health Policy Formulation 3 NU
825 Advanced Nursing of Children 3 NU
827 Advanced Nursing of Adults 3 NU
910 Comprehensive Advanced Nursing Practice 3 NU
850 Advanced Nursing Leadership and Administration 3 NU
870 Advanced Health Promotion with Communities 3 NU
885 Advanced Legal Issues in Healthcare 3 NU
890 Advanced Healthcare Management 3 NU
990 Dissertation 26 Elective 12
Total 71
Elective
NU 690 Master’s Theses 9 NU
751 Contemporary Issues and Professional Responses 3 NU
735 Issues in Women's Health 3
NU 650 Senior Innovative Project 3
NU 771 Nurse Anesthesia 3
NU 781 Enterostomal Therapy Nursing 3
NU 785 Nursing Leadership and Administration 3
NU 681 Health Care Ethics 3
NU 831 Human Sexuality and Nursing 3
NU 835 Doctoral Comprehensives 3 NU
837 Scientific Writing for Nurses 3 NU
875 Advanced HIV and AIDS 3 NU
921 Advanced Practice Nursing within Complex Health Care
Systems 3
NU 931 Advanced Practicum in Nursing Leadership
Administration 3
NU 845 Epistemology of Nursing 3
NU 847 Cardiovascular, Respiratory & Renal Physiology 3
NU 710 Human Genetics 3
NU 855 Advanced Nursing of Women and Pregnancy 3
NU 861 Advanced Nursing of Older Adult 3
NU 865 Advanced Health Promotion with Families 3
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