The foundation for the academic program in nursing is comprised of three areas. These areas are development of nursing knowledge, the application of that knowledge, and the context of health systems and social policy.
Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, each student plans a course of study that constitutes a unified program. Successful completion of 61 graduate credits will complete the doctoral degree. The UW–Milwaukee Graduate School requires that 31 credits must be earned in residence at the university subsequent to obtaining doctoral student status.
Full-time course plan
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
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| Year 1 |
Nurs 725 Nurs 727 Nurs 729 |
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Year 2 |
Nurs 735 Nurs 801 Nurs 890 |
Nurs 779 Nurs 802 Nurs 882 |
Nurs 881 Specialty Course (3 cr)
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Year 3
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Nurs 820 Nurs 883 Specialty Course (3 cr)
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Nurs 803 Nurs 885 Nurs 899 |
Specialty Courses as needed (3-6 cr)
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Year 4 |
Nurs 886 Nurs 899 |
*Dissertation |
*Dissertation
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Year 5 |
*Dissertation |
*Dissertation |
*Dissertation |
*Completion of dissertation varies
Part-time course plan
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
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| Year 1 |
Nurs 729 Nurs 735 |
Nurs 725 Nurs 727 |
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Year 2 |
Nurs 801 Nurs 890 |
Nurs 779 Nurs 802 |
Nurs 881
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Year 3
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Nurs 883 Specialty Course (3 cr)
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Nurs 803 Nurs 882 |
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Year 4 |
Nurs 820 Specialty Course (3 cr) |
Nurs 885 Specialty Course (3 cr) |
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Year 5 |
Nurs 886 Nurs 899 |
Nurs 899 Research Practicum (3 cr) |
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| Year 6 | *Dissertation | *Dissertation | *Dissertation |
*Completion of dissertation varies
