Graduate Programs
Degree Programs
Ph.D. in Nursing
Curriculum
The Ph.D. curriculum consists of six core areas of 90 credit hours. The M.S.N. to Ph.D. can use up to 30 credit hours from their Master of Science in Nursing course work.
| Core | B.S.N. to Ph.D. | M.S.N. to Ph.D. |
| Professional Development Core | 8 cr. | 6 cr. |
| Nursing Theory Core | 9 cr. | 6 cr. |
| Research and Methods Core | 21 cr. | 18 cr. |
| Nursing Major Core in a Focus Area | 24 cr. | 6 cr. |
| Minor, external or internal | 12 cr. | 9 cr. |
| Dissertation | 16 cr. | 16 cr. |
For a complete outline of the courses required for each core, visit the Indiana University School of Nursing Ph.D. program Web site: www.nursing.iupui.edu.