NUR 787: Dissertation Development II - fall

Prerequisite: Matriculation in PHD program and completion of NUR 700, NUR 705, NUR 710, NUR 720, NUR 712, NUR 714, NUR 786 and completion of either NUR 642, NUR 644 and NUR 750 or NUR 740 and NUR 730.

The dissertation is the culmination of knowledge development across the program. Over a period of several semesters, students synthesize and integrate knowledge from the program of study and develop a concentrated investigation of a fundamental or applied issue pertinent to nursing science. Students' research must make a contribution to nursing science in the area of chronic illness and /or nursing education. Students will successfully complete the qualifying requirement and prepare a formal proposal endorsed by the students' dissertation committee. The written dissertation must be completed in accordance with the rules of the Office of Graduate Studies and the College of Nursing.