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"description": "<h1>Track Prerequisites</h1><ul> <li>A Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution or the equivalent.</li> <li>Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida. </li> </ul><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Foundation Areas</span></h2></div><div><span>9</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/6633e855e1f59370b4430f26\" target=\"_blank\">NGR7115</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Science and Development of Nursing Knowledge<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8024a38edf3a183ec8d4\" target=\"_blank\">NGR7123</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Theory in Nursing Science<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca802502fd3a1bd86d880c\" target=\"_blank\">NGR7952</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Scientific Writing for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Research Methods</span></h2></div><div><span>33</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8024a8d2fb69f92d8483\" target=\"_blank\">NGR7807</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Research Approaches and Designs for Nursing and Healthcare<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8025e6bc7995c573ea19\" target=\"_blank\">NGR7815</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research and Healthcare I<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8024e6bc7952f773ea15\" target=\"_blank\">NGR7817</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Quantitative Methods for Nursing and Healthcare I<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80255a158346ca9e71e3\" target=\"_blank\">NGR7818</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Quantitative Methods for Nursing and Healthcare II<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8024a38edf5eed3ec8d7\" target=\"_blank\">NGR7812</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Study Design and Methods<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80245ada375f8dec9fc4\" target=\"_blank\">NGR7823</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Psychometrics and Measurement for Nursing Research<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca802560402b3ddfae775e\" target=\"_blank\">NGR7916</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Research Grants Process and Proposal Writing<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80255a15835a059e71e5\" target=\"_blank\">NGR7932</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Nursing Research Grants Process and Proposal Writing<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\">Earn at least <span>9</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca802560402b7451ae7762\" target=\"_blank\">NGR7919</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Doctoral Research<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1 - 99)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-C\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C-result\"><div>The course NGR 7919 Doctoral Research is designed for students to gain research experience with a faculty researcher. Students must obtain permission from the faculty member before registering for this course and complete the College of Nursing doctoral research form. The purpose of this course is for students to have an experience with research in addition to that of the dissertation.</div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Supporting and Elective Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>15</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>15</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>\nStudents must take three courses (9 credit hours) of supporting course work. The supporting course work is designed to permit students to gain additional expertise and knowledge in the area chosen for the dissertation. These courses may vary from student to student depending upon individual needs or objectives. Course selection should be influenced by the following criteria:\n\nIncrease in understanding of the phenomenon of interest.\nIncrease in understanding of specific methodologies or analytical techniques relevant to the student's dissertation.\nExposure to experiences relevant to the phenomenon of interest or methodological elements relevant to the student's dissertation.\n\nThe UCF College of Nursing strongly encourages all PhD students to actively seek out interdisciplinary supporting courses including those offered by other disciplines.\n\nIn addition to supporting courses, students will select two elective courses (6 credits) to broaden their knowledge in a general topical area.\nAll supporting and elective courses must be approved by the student's faculty adviser or dissertation committee chairperson.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-3-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Dissertation Research</span></h2></div><div><span>15</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>15</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>\nNGR 7980 - Dissertation Research\n\nThe dissertation research addresses the design and conduct of research that advances nursing science. Students conduct the dissertation in areas of faculty interest and expertise. Students are required to complete at least 15 credit hours of dissertation and are required to register for 3 credit hours of dissertation each semester until they complete the degree requirements.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-4-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Admission to Candidacy and Examinations</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>\nThe process for candidacy will start with the appointment of the dissertation committee including the external member. The Candidacy Examination has both written and oral components. When these are completed successfully, the student becomes a doctoral candidate and is eligible to enroll in dissertation credits. When candidacy status is obtained, the student must enroll in at least three-semester credits of dissertation credit each semester until successful oral defense of the dissertation is made and all graduation requirements are completed. The university requires a minimum of 15 dissertation credits. Post-candidacy status is subject to the rules and regulations of the University of Central Florida Graduate Catalog.\n\nStudents are required to complete the following prior to scheduling their candidacy examination:\n\nSubmittal of an approved program of study (should be finalized by the student's third semester).\nCompletion of all coursework, except for dissertation hours.\nThe dissertation advisory committee is formed, consisting of approved graduate faculty and graduate faculty scholars.\n\nFollowing successful completion of the candidacy examination, the student may enroll in dissertation hours. Evidence that items have been completed must be received by the Graduate College on the Friday before the first day of classes for those who wish to enroll in dissertation hours in that semester.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>72</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><div> <p>Students in the Nursing BSN to PhD program must complete all course work with GPA of 3.0 ("B") or better, a satisfactory dissertation and defense of dissertation.</p> <b>Equipment Fee</b> <p>Full-time students in the Nursing PhD program pay a $90 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled. Part-time students pay $45 each semester.</p> <b>Independent Learning</b> <p>The dissertation satisfies the independent learning experience.</p> </div>",
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