PROGRESSION IN THE PROGRAM
Advancement to Candidate Status:
To advance to candidate status, PhD students must pass an oral
examination and provide a written research proposal at the time
of the examination. The examination and proposal are evidence
of the student's knowledge and ability to synthesize and apply
research methodologies to existing knowledge. The oral examination
focuses on the nursing discipline, research methods, statistics,
and substantive knowledge. The candidacy committee consists
of three doctorally prepared FPB faculty members.
Proposal Defense:
The purpose of the proposal defense is for students to demonstrate
their synthesis and application of substantive knowledge; research
methods; and statistics. Students defend their dissertation
proposal and responses to related questions.
Dissertation Defense:
Students must successfully defend their dissertation in an
oral examination with the dissertation committee members. Committee
members are also responsible for certifying that the defense
meets acceptable scholarly standards. The dissertation defense
is open to university faculty and students. In addition, the
dissertation committee determines the adequacy of the oral examination
and written dissertation. |
