A doctoral student writes a dissertation based upon original investigation and showing mature scholarship and critical judgment as well as familiarity with tools and methods of research. The subject ...

Note: The following guidelines are for use within the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing (FPB). They are congruent with School of Graduate studies guidelines. It is important to note that all PhD ...

Everyone’s Zoom box looks to be on mute. All eyes in the virtual space are focused attentively on the student presenter. The last five years of coursework and long nights writing have come down to ...

Doctoral dissertation defenses are always among the happiest days of my academic life. Nothing is more rewarding than experiencing the rite of passage of a newly trained scholar into the world. It is ...

1. General information: Your comprehensive exam will test your knowledge in areas of specialization appropriate for your anticipated dissertation topic. The exam will take place in the second or third ...