Ph.D. in Nursing Education

Promoting excellence for teachers as scholars, in research, leadership and education

The primary mission of the UNC PhD in Nursing Education is to establish excellence in nursing education. The doctoral program prepares nurses to contribute to developing leadership in nursing education, the scholarship of teaching, and education-based research in the discipline. Education at the doctoral level builds upon and extends content acquired at the baccalaureate and masters’ levels to emphasize theory development, learning strategies and research skills. The program is committed to increasing the number of doctorally prepared nurse educators. Graduates of the PhD program would be qualified to fill nursing faculty positions in educational institutions and health care agencies.

Note: The 2009 Application deadline for all admissions material is February 15.