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  Graduate School–Newark 2010–2012 Programs, Faculty, and Courses Nursing 705 Ph.D. Courses  

Ph.D. Courses

45:705:570 Management of Health Data (3) Students create and manage quantitative data to assess health needs, evaluate health outcome data, and test hypotheses and research questions using descriptive and inferential statistics. Includes assumptions underlying various methods, interpretation, and statistical methods using spreadsheets and a statistical software package. Basic concepts for creating and editing computer files and computer methods taught, with emphasis on application. Prerequisites: Descriptive and inferential statistics, research methods (master's level).
26:705:625 Theories and Research in Health Promotion (3) Focuses on health promotion of individuals, families, and communities across the life span. Relevant theories developed and tested in nursing and other disciplines reviewed. Research findings evaluated, with attention to gaps in knowledge and recommendations for further research. Current trends in research related to health promotion and disease prevention discussed.
26:705:626 Theories and Research in Chronic Illness (3) Examines chronic illness of individuals, families, and communities across the life span. Relevant theories developed and tested in nursing and other disciplines reviewed. Research findings evaluated, with attention to gaps in knowledge and recommendations for further research. Current trends in research related to chronic illness management and prevention of complications discussed.
26:705:675 Evolution of Nursing Knowledge (3) Historical, philosophical, and theoretical bases of nursing knowledge. Analysis of conceptual systems/models for nursing in terms of potential for theory development and research. Identification of phenomena relevant to nursing that require new theoretical explanation or further refinements.
26:705:676 Contemporary Dimensions of Research in Nursing (3) In-depth examination of research in nursing, including developing areas of inquiry, instrument development, ethical and legal issues, and funding sources. Evaluation of nursing knowledge to discover fruitful areas for future investigation in order to revise, extend, or create new knowledge. Prerequisite: 26:705:675. Pre- or corequisite: 16:960:532 or comparable course.
26:705:677 Theory Development and Research in Nursing I (3) Beginning theory development, i.e., concept formation and analysis; the inductive process; and qualitative research methods. Issues related to the creation of knowledge unique to the discipline. Prerequisite: 26:705:675. Corequisite: 26:705:676.
26:705:678 Theory Development and Research in Nursing II (3) Advanced theory development, including relational statements, hypothesis formation, the deductive process, and quantitative research methods. Impact of deductive theory and quantitative approaches to the development of nursing knowledge. Prerequisites: 26:705:675, 677. Pre- or corequisite: 16:960:532 or comparable course.
26:705:679 Contemporary Issues in Nursing (2) Selected issues and research in nursing education, nursing administration, and nursing practice. Extensive examination of nursing research leading to policy formulation and strategies for policy implementation. Research conducted under supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisites: 26:705:675, 677, 678. Pre- or corequisite: 26:705:676.
26:705:681 Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research (3) Focuses on development of advanced knowledge and skills in quantitative research design and methods. Within each quantitative design, students will evaluate and critique issues of data collection, sampling, analyses, and interpretation.
Prerequisites: 26:705:675, 677, 678.
26:705:701 Dissertation Seminar I (3) Conceptual phase of the research process, including description of research problems, formulation of problem statements, development of theoretical background, and derivation of testable hypothesis.
Prerequisites: 26:705:675, 676, 677, 678.
26:705:702 Dissertation Seminar II (3) Research designs and methods appropriate to the study of individual research problems. All aspects of empirical phase of research, especially instrumentation, statistical tools, and ethical guidelines.
Prerequisites: 26:705:675, 676, 677, 678, 701.
26:705:703 Dissertation Research (BA) Research under supervision of faculty member.

Electives

26:705:650 Independent Study (1-3 BA) In-depth study of selected interest area. Student must have written permission and agreement from faculty adviser and participating faculty member. Final approval for study required from graduate program director.
26:705:680 Special Topics (3) Topics include substantive knowledge in the areas of faculty research. Topics change each semester that the course is offered.
26:705:800 Matriculation Continued (E1)
 
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