Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

GPA

• An Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred
• Master's GPA 3.0 or higher is perferred

Prerequisites

• College level statistics course, grade minimum B-

Letter of Recommendations 
Preferred within the last five years

Submit 2 letters of recommendation from an academic or professional source

• A professional reference should be from a supervisor or professional colleague who can speak to your experience, competence, readiness, leadership, work ethic and dedication to your work.
• An academic reference should be from a former faculty member or advisor.

Personal Statement (500 word total)

• Why are you pursuing a PhD?
• What do you see as nursing's professional responsibility to society?
• How might you address this responsibility with your PhD preparation?
• Why is this a good time for you to begin a PhD program?