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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education

School of Education

Nursing Education Specialization

A shortage of nursing faculty is a key reason U.S. nursing schools must turn away tens of thousands of qualified applicants each year. Capella's doctoral Nursing Education specialization is designed to prepare master's-level nurses to meet this growing need and to advance the field of nursing through doctoral research. The National League for Nursing recognizes that this PhD specialization in Nursing Education aligns with the Core Competencies for Nurse Educators©, using competencies that are integral to the Certified Nurse Educator® (CNE) exam. The curriculum includes such topics as advanced nursing theory and concepts, curriculum design and evaluation, teaching strategies, and classroom assessment. People likely to be interested in this specialization include nursing faculty members who want to pursue advanced faculty or leadership positions and nurses currently working in health care delivery who want to share their knowledge of nursing.

The residential colloquia experience

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond. Learn more about residential colloquia:

Total Program: 120 quarter credits
Next Start Date: Call for date
Cost Per Quarter: $4,335.00
78% of our learners receive aid.
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Core Courses

  • ED8002 - Foundations of Theory and Practice in Doctoral Studies - 4 quarter credits
  • ED8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods - 4 quarter credits
  • ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design* - 4 quarter credits

Specialization Courses

  • ED7311 - Theory and Methods of Educating Adults - 4 quarter credits
  • ED7313 - Global Issues in Adult Education - 4 quarter credits
  • ED7712 - Classroom Assessment in Education - 4 quarter credits
  • ED7310 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process - 4 quarter credits
  • ED8350 - Advanced Nursing Theory and Concepts - 4 quarter credits
  • ED8355 - Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Nursing Education - 4 quarter credits
  • ED8360 - The Nurse Educator: Faculty Roles and Responsibilities - 4 quarter credits
  • ED8365 - Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education - 4 quarter credits
  • ED8370 - Nursing Leadership and Professional Practice - 4 quarter credits
  • ED9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 quarter credits
  • ED9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
  • ED9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
  • ED9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
  • ED9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
  • ED9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits

Twelve Elective Courses

  • ED5315 - Adult Development and Learning
  • ED7818 - The Future of Teaching and Learning: Issues for the Educational Leader - 4 quarter credits
  • ED5311 - The Collaborative Nature of Adult Education - 4 quarter credits
  • ED7391 - International Aspects of Adult Education - 4 quarter credits
  • ED5804 - The Delivery of Distance Education - 4 quarter credits
  • ED5806 - Designing Online Instruction - 4 quarter credits
  • ED7212 - Administration and Leadership of Distance Education Programs - 4 quarter credits
  • ED7590 - Critical Thinking in Adult Education - 4 quarter credits
  • ED7700 - Learning Theory and the Educational Process - 4 quarter credits
  • ED7580 - Theory and Development of Multiple Intelligences - 4 quarter credits
  • ED7540 - Leadership in Higher Education - 4 quarter credits
  • ED7547 - Assessment in Higher Education - 4 quarter credits
  • ED7690 - Critical Skills for Facilitating Online Learning - 4 quarter credits
  • ED5312 - Strategies for Building Online Learning Communities - 4 quarter credits
  • ED5313 - Curriculum Development for Online Learning - 4 quarter credits
  • ED7716 - Faculty Leadership - 4 quarter credits
  • ED7800 - Grant Writing for Higher Education - 4 quarter credits
  • ED8117 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods* - 4 quarter credits
  • ED8444 - Higher Education Curriculum Development and Teaching Strategies - 4 quarter credits
  • ED8600 - Effective Online Course Design, Delivery, Facilitation, and Assessment - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8505 - Ethics and Decision Making in Health Care - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8300 - Diversity in the Workplace - 4 quarter credits
  • OR
  • Choose any graduate courses
Review of this specialization is pending in KY and SC. Contact an enrollment counselor for additional information.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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