Doctor of Philosophy in Education - Nursing Education

University or College Capella University

Qualification Doctoral Degree

Awarding body Capella University

Cost of the program $4335 per quarterly tution

Duration 7 Year(s)

Study mode Online

Course description The National League for Nursing recognizes that this PhD specialization in Nursing Education aligns with the Core Competencies for Nurse Educators©, using competencies that are integral to the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam. The curriculum includes such topics as advanced nursing theory and concepts, curriculum design and evaluation, teaching strategies, and classroom assessment. People likely to be interested in this specialization include nursing faculty members who want to pursue advanced faculty or leadership positions and nurses currently working in health care delivery who want to share their knowledge of nursing.

Subjects covered ED8002 - Foundations of Theory and Practice in Doctoral Studies, ED8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods, ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design, ED7311 - Theory and Methods of Educating Adults, ED7313 - Global Issues in Adult Education, ED7712 - Classroom Assessment in Education, ED7310 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process, ED8350 - Advanced Nursing Theory and Concepts, ED8355 - Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Nursing Education, ED8360 - The Nurse Educator: Faculty Roles and Responsibilities, ED8365 - Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education, ED8370 - Nursing Leadership and Professional Practice, ED9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination, ED9920 - Dissertation Courseroom, ED9921 - Dissertation Research, ED9922 - Dissertation Research, ED9923 - Dissertation Research, ED9924 - Dissertation Research.

Entry requirementsInternational applicants must have attended an internationally recognized institution. All applicants are expected to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently. Those whose language of instruction is not English are required to take one of the following tests: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The only exception to this requirement is reserved for learners who have earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.-accredited university. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score established by the university for admission into all programs is 550 for the paper based test, 213 for the computer-based test with a score of 4.0 or higher on the Test of Written English (TWE), or a score of 79 for those completing the Internet-based examination. The minimum acceptable MELAB score established by the university for admission into all programs is 80, and the minimum acceptable score for the IELTS is 6.5.

Application details Applicants must complete the admission application and submit an official transcript for the highest degreeconferred, as well as any post-degree course work. An evaluation of work history and achievements asdemonstrated by a resume, statement of purpose and when required by the program letters of recommendation, and/or other relevant material may also be considered for applicants who do not meet minimum admission standards.Truth in Information If unexplained discrepancies appear between statements or documents provided to CapellaUniversity as a part of admission materials and information otherwise obtained, applicants may be rejected for admission, admission may be revoked, or learners may be administratively withdrawn. The following specializations require additional admission requirements due to accreditation, licensing, and other determining factors.

Department info

This is a distance/online course and does not require any attendance.