Doctoral Programs

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Preparing leaders for roles at the highest levels

Doctoral education in nursing prepares leaders for research, practice, education and administrative roles at the highest levels. Molloy College offers two doctoral pathways: Ph.D. and DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice). The Ph.D. program’s focus is the preparation of nurse scholars, grounded in a humanistic nursing philosophy, nursing science, leadership competencies and research methods, who will generate new knowledge and theory to improve health care. The program of study in the Ph.D. program culminates in original dissertation research which adds meaningful evidence to the knowledge base for nursing. The DNP program prepares advanced practice nurses at the highest level for health care improvement grounded in evidence-based translational inquiry methods. The DNP program of study culminates in an evidence-based translational project influencing health policy, health systems and/or clinical practice. Outcomes of both doctoral programs provide for substantive contributions toward improvement of health and healthcare in society.