The Doctoral Program is designed to prepare teacher-scholars in nursing for academic careers in higher education.

Graduates of the PhD program will be able to:

1. Conduct research that generates, tests, refines or extends theory and knowledge relevant to culturally competent nursing and nursing education.
2. Evaluate critically and synthesize research findings for building knowledge that advances culturally competent nursing and nursing education, and use that knowledge in education, research, advocacy, policy development and leadership.
3. Assume the role of academic nurse educator with the ability to design varied learning opportunities in clinical and didactic settings using diverse teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse populations.
4. Collaborate with other disciplines in health research and preparation of culturally competent health care providers responsive to the needs and concerns of society.
5. Collaborate with others to improve health care for underserved and minority populations at risk for health disparities.