M.S.N.-PhD. Option

This combined program allows the student the option of completing course requirements for the MSN and PhD degree programs in three years of full-time study, or six years of part-time study. Programs of study are planned on an individual basis. The dissertation phase of study begins on admission to doctoral candidacy following passing the comprehensive exam at the end of the third year. The master's degree is awarded after successful completion of all MSN/PhDcourse work and the doctoral comprehensive examination. If a student chooses to earn the master's degree earlier, the comprehensive examination for the master's degree will be taken at the end of master's coursework.