University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa - Online PhD Program

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa - Online PhD Program

The online PhD program is designed to prepare visionary scholars who are capable of conducting clinical scholarship to improve the health of a diverse society and of teaching in nursing educational programs (especially those with minority student populations).

Courses are offered via the Internet (WebCT), email, list-serves, and other web based technology. Prior to the start of the first semester, a one week intensive meeting will be held for introductions, socialization into the profession, introduction to the courses, meetings with advisors and other professors, and to work out logistical issues. In addition, yearly on campus times are required for the dissertation proposal defense, to attend seminars, and for the final dissertation defense. The on-line program will allow you flexibility to accommodate course, work, and personal schedules.

This program is a part time four year track. The program requires 45 credits of post master's course work, plus dissertation. An outstanding faculty committed to research and education with a wide range of expertise will guide your study and research. You will also receive the support of individual academic advising to assist you as needed. You will be part of a cohort of students from many locations who share the same goals and who also serve as a support network.

Basic Admission requirements:

MS in Nursing from an NLN accredited program
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
Registered Nurses (RN) license in state or country of residence
Interview with PhD Faculty (after application is complete)
Scholarly paper
References

If you have considered getting your PhD in Nursing, this is an exciting opportunity to pursue your doctorate. For more information about the PhD program, courses, and other information about our programs and faculty we invite you to visit our website at www.nursing.hawaii.edu.

If you have any questions about the PhD program, please contact the PhD Coordinator, Aeza Mae Bolo Hafalia at (808) 956-8401 or email aeza@hawaii.edu or the PhD Director, Sandra Ann LeVasseur, PhD at (808) 956-0894 or email sandraal@hawaii.edu. For admission information contact the Graduate Advisor in Student Services, Ray Jarman, PhD at (808) 956-8939 or email jarmanr@hawaii.edu.

About the School

The School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene (SONDH) offers programs to prepare students for careers in nursing and dental hygiene primarily for the state of Hawai‘i and the Pacific Basin.

The Department of Nursing offers programs leading to the bachelor of science, master of science and PhD in nursing degrees and a post-master’s certificate in nursing. The undergraduate nursing program provides two options: (a) the bachelor of science degree pathway, which admits students following completion of a minimum of 34 credit hours of the UH General Education Core requirements and nursing prerequisite courses in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and (b) the RN to BS pathway, which allows entry after completion of the AS degree or diploma in nursing.

The program leading to the master of science in nursing degree prepares the student for advanced practice nursing in primary care, psychiatric-mental health nursing or clinical systems management. The program leading to the PhD in nursing prepares visionary scholars who are capable of conducting culturally appropriate clinical scholarship and teaching in nursing educational programs.

The Department of Dental Hygiene offers the bachelor of science in dental hygiene. The program admits students following completion of dental hygiene prerequisite courses and UH General Education Core requirements.