A Sample Plan represents one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with your academic advisor(s).
Nursing PHD (Thesis) - Undergraduate to PhD
Academic Career
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72 s.h. of graduate level coursework must be completed; graduate transfer credits allowed upon approval. More information is included in the General Catalog and on department website.
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| See General Catalog and website for specific requirements; must include 6 s.h. of specialization courses, 3 s.h. of intermediate statistics, 3 s.h. of advanced statistics, 6 s.h. of cognate courses, and at least 11 s.h. of dissertation credit. Work with faculty advisor to determine courses and sequence. |
First Year
17 s.h.Second Year
20 s.h.Third Year
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| a | Students must complete specific requirements in the University of Iowa Graduate College after program admission. Refer to the Graduate College website and the Manual of Rules and Regulations for more information. |
| b | Online training modules to be completed during first semester. |
| c | Work with faculty advisor to determine appropriate graduate level course. |
| d | Work with faculty advisor to determine cognate courses and sequence; see General Catalog and department website for specifics. |
| e | For students admitted fall 2017 or later, the Comprehensive Exam must be completed no later than the end of the fall semester of year three. |
| f | Or take an advanced/specific methods course, third statistics course, or an elective. |
| g | Minimum of 11 s.h. of Dissertation Research required, generally distributed over multiple semesters until degree completion. |
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