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Doctoral Degree in Political Science
The University of Oklahoma is the only higher educational institution, public or private, in the state of Oklahoma to offer a doctoral degree in political science. This full-time program accepts students with and without a master’s degree. Graduate students will find a rigorous research-based program offering a range of political science field specializations. Graduates are well-prepared for both teaching and research careers in political science as well as the public and private sector.
This full-time program accepts students with and without a master’s degree. Graduate students will find a rigorous research-based program offering a range of political science field specializations. Graduates are well-prepared for both teaching and research careers in political science as well as the public and private sector.
The doctoral degree in political science is a full-time graduate program for students interested in building a strong theoretical foundation in the science of politics as well as advanced training in political methodology. Our faculty is comprised of award-winning teachers, researchers, and practitioners pursuing active research in a variety of political science fields. As one of the most academically diverse, well-established doctoral programs in the region, our one-on-one interaction between graduate students and faculty play a significant role in the intellectual life of the department. We offer a range of field specializations with faculty strengths in American politics, public administration, public policy, and political methodology.
Our students work closely with faculty, co-authoring publications through collaborative research. Faculty regularly supervise individualized research courses, coordinate lecture series, and facilitate special topic forums focused on political science trends and research, as well as guiding students in the process of professional socialization. We find many of our recent graduates complete the program within 4-6 years and obtain job placements as faculty, researchers, and administrators in academia, among other careers in the public and private sector.
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Application Deadline for fall 2025 is February 1, 2025.
The fall 2024 admissions application for the PhD in political science is now closed . The online OU Graduate College application for fall 2025 admissions will be available in late September 2024.
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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Admission decisions are announced around March 1st.
To seek admission, students must apply directly to OU Graduate College Admissions by submitting the official online application, along with transcripts, application fee, and additional departmental required application materials, as detailed below.
All applicants for whom English is a second language must present evidence of proficiency in the English language. Students whose native language is not English are required to submit their scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL institutional code for the University of Oklahoma is 6879 . Please consult the Office of Graduate Admissions English Proficiency Requirements for more information.
Application for admission to the political science doctoral program is highly selective. Applicants must demonstrate the ability and motivation to succeed in a rigorous program of graduate study, and must make the case that there is a close fit between their aspirations and the offerings of the Department of Political Science at OU. Furthermore, study for the PhD is a full-time endeavor that demands complete intellectual commitment. Outside employment is not permitted while enrolled in the doctoral degree program in political science.
The admissions committee review applications once annually, following the February 1 deadline. Only complete applications are considered. In reviewing applications, the admissions committee undertakes a comprehensive examination of all elements of the application file. In addition to the graduate admissions application described above, applicants must submit the following supplemental materials with their online application:
- Scores on the general test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) . While there is no fixed minimum for admission, and GRE scores are only one piece of evidence considered by the admissions committee, mean scores for admitted students have been in the range of 300-315 (verbal + quantitative) or higher in recent years. The GRE institutional code for the University of Oklahoma is 6879. The political science code is 1902. All applicants seeking admissions to the doctoral (D790) or master's (M790) in political science are required to submit scores for the GRE. While not guaranteed, the admissions committee will consider a GRE waiver on a case-by-case basis. An applicant may begin the GRE waiver process by contacting [email protected] . The admissions committee will not review GRE waiver requests received after December 31 of the application cycle period. All applicants not receiving a waiver must submit GRE scores.
- Three letters of recommendation from persons in a position to speak knowledgeably about the applicant's academic ability. Typically, these would be academic references rather than personal acquaintances or employers. When completing the online application you will have an opportunity to provide the names and email addresses of your recommenders. Upon submission of your application, your recommenders will be sent an email notifying them to submit their letters through an electronic system.
- A statement of about 1,000 words articulating the applicant's specific preparation for graduate study, proposed fields of study and area of focus, and career aspirations. A compelling statement is a critical part of the application; the applicant should invest substantial time in crafting the personal statement.
- A writing sample. This sample should be a substantive piece of work that displays the applicant's writing, analytical and research skills.
All supplemental documents may be uploaded with the online application. All transcripts, test scores, correspondence, or any other supplemental material submitted in conjunction with an application for admission become the permanent property of the University of Oklahoma, and will not be returned to the applicant. Should you need copies of your transcripts for other purposes, you must obtain them from the originating institution(s).
The admissions committee request that prospective applicants do not send unsolicited email attachments (i.e., transcripts, résumé, recommendation letters, test scores) when requesting information about our graduate degree programs. The venue to submit such materials is through formal submission of your application to Graduate College Admissions.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 90 hours beyond a baccalaureate (master's degree not required)
Required Courses: P SC 5923 (Introduction to Analysis of Political and Administrative Data) P SC 5933 (Intermediate Analysis of Political Data) P SC 5950 (Research Problems) P SC 6003 (Political Science: Survey of a Discipline)
Concentration in three of seven fields: A minimum of 9 hours of course work in three concentration fields: including certain required courses in each concentration field.
American Politics Comparative Politics International Relations Political Methodology (secondary examining field or non-examining third field only) Political Theory Public Administration Public Law (non-examining third field only) Public Policy
Other Degree Requirements: Up to 12 hours may be taken from departments other than political science, with not more than 6 hours from any other department or not more than 6 hours to be applied to any one field of study.
Comprehensive General Examination (written and oral) in first and second primary concentration fields.
Dissertation (2-44 hours, usually not more than 30 hours)
Two semesters in residence (full-time student)
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GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA)
The University has made it a priority to increase Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) stipends. Beginning fall 2024, a standard GTA stipend paid over nine months for a political science doctoral student is $20,000 and $17,500 for a master’s student. When available the financial support package typically includes a competitive stipend, graduate tuition waiver, and student health insurance. The support package does not cover university and college fees, housing, books, food, travel, and other personal expenses.
The Department of Political Science offers a limited number of multi-year, renewable GTA appointments each year. Students have the opportunity to develop and enhance teaching skills under the guidance of a tenured political science faculty member. A political science GTA will assist in classroom management, provide instructional support, and lead discussion sections for P SC 1113 American Federal Government, a multi-section course required for undergraduate students. The standard GTA employment is .50 FTE*, which is equivalent to 20 hours per week.
All prospective applicants interested in a graduate assistantship should indicate their interest on the admissions application. A separate application is not required . Nearly everyone who is accepted to the doctoral or master’s degree in political science is eligible for funding, but funding depends on how many open positions we have, and the quality of the application as determined by the Graduate Studies Committee.
* GTA employment is generally measured as a proportion of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) or 1.00 FTE status.
Carl Albert Center Fellowships
The highly competitive and prestigious Carl Albert Graduate Fellowship program is for students who are interested in studying legislative politics while earning a PhD in political science. CAC Fellows all share a work space while Center faculty actively mentor graduate students from day one by incorporating them into ongoing research projects. This lab model of training means students pick up the language and professional tools they will need much more quickly, while learning across cohorts and from one another.
The generously-funded program includes:
- up to four years (including summers) of financial support as a teaching or research assistant, plus an additional year with no work obligations to complete the dissertation. The current annual stipend amount is $19,000;
- all degree-related tuition and fees, plus health insurance;
- an allowance to cover books each semester;
- funding to attend the ICPSR summer methods program;
- funding to attend academic conferences; and
- funding for dissertation-related travel and research assistance.
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Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis Fellowships
The Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (IPPRA) is an interdisciplinary team with decades of experience in addressing public policy challenges such as those posed by extreme weather and the changing climate, energy policy, environmental policy, the role of government intervention in pandemics, and national security.
IPPRA offers competitive Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) to conduct research and data analysis and assist our affiliated faculty across a variety of externally-funded projects that span multiple policy areas. These Graduate Research Assistantships enable students to augment classroom learning; develop new analytical, research and writing skills; and conduct research on complex policy problems for institutions and clients.
IPPRA Graduate Research Assistants also receive annual travel support to offset costs associated with enhancing their ability to successfully complete their doctoral program and prepare for their chosen career paths. Travel support is generally used to attend and present at academic conferences nationwide.
Basic student health insurance and a tuition waiver are benefits that accompany these GRAships. To inquire about current fellowship opportunities, please contact Joe Ripberger, Deputy Director for Research at [email protected] or Hank Jenkins-Smith, IPPRA Director at [email protected] .
CURRENT DOCTORAL DEGREE STUDENTS
The Graduate Association in Political Science (GAPS) is a registered OU graduate student organization in which membership is reserved to those currently enrolled in the M.A. or Ph.D. in political science degree program at the University of Oklahoma.
RECENT PLACEMENTS
Aarika Forney - Kennesaw State University
William L. Livingston - Postdoctoral Research Associate at OU-IPPRA
Peter McLaughlin - The University of Rhode Island
Clinton McNair - Rutgers University - Camden
Johnathan Noah Wolff - University of Cincinnati
Eriech Tapia - Council of Graduate Schools (Gov't Affairs and Public Policy Officer)
H. Benjamin Ashton, III - Oklahoma State Department of Education (Researcher)
Tyler Camarillo - Grand Valley State University
Gloria Noble - Povaddo (Research Manager), (now at the Missouri Department of Economic Development)
John D. Rackey - Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, US House of Representatives (Professional Staff), (now at the Bipartisan Policy Center)
Travis Ruddle - Brigham Young University
Sarina Rhinehart – Oklahoma State Department of Education (Executive Director of Data Quality & Reporting)
Derek Steiger - Oklahoma City Community College
Junghwa Choi – University of North Carolina at Pembroke, (now at the University of Nebraska-Omaha)
Matthew Geras – University of Illinois-Springfield
Periloux Peay – Georgia State University, (now at the University of Maryland)
Ani Ter-Mkrtchyan – New Mexico State University-Las Cruces
Lihui Zhang - Religious Freedom Institute (Researcher), (now at The Legal Aid Society NYC)
Tracey Bark – Auburn University at Montgomery
Elizabeth Bell – Miami University, (now at the University of Texas at Austin, LBJ School of Public Affairs)
Dylan Billings – Oklahoma State University (Visiting Professor)
Andrew Fox – Center for Risk and Crisis Management (Postdoc), (now at OU-IPPRA)
Wesley Wehde – East Tennessee State University, (now at Texas Tech University)
Daniel Brown – University of Oklahoma (Lecturer), (now at College of Charleston as Visiting Assistant Professor)
Jessica Hayden – Western Carolina University
Jonathan Moore – Oklahoma Department of Human Services (Senior Researcher)
Sondra Petty – Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Christopher Sartorius – University of Oklahoma Department of International and Area Studies (Adjunct)
Ivy Shen – Southeast Missouri State University
Paul Valentine – University of Oklahoma-Tulsa (Visiting Professor), (now at Ohio University)
Jason Pudlo – Oral Roberts University, (now at East Carolina University)
Victoria Rickard – Mercyhurst College, (now at Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber, and Schreck)
David Stroup – University of Manchester (United Kingdom)
Meghann Dragseth – Louisiana State University
Leslie Baker – Mississippi State University
Tyler Hughes – California State University, Northridge
Jamie Smith – University of Oklahoma-Tulsa (Visiting Professor), (now at Tulsa Community College)
Haley Murphy – Oklahoma State University
Sidney T. Ellington – The Warrior Scholar Project, (now at the University of Oklahoma)
Kuhika Gupta – University of Oklahoma, Center for Risk & Crisis Management (Senior Researcher)
Matthew Nowlin – College of Charleston
Caitlyn O'Grady – The College Board
Thomas Rabovsky – Indiana University at Bloomington
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Minimum Total Hours: 90
Program Code: D235 R146
Program Requirements
Up to 30 hours of coursework from prior master’s work can be used to satisfy the minimum 45 hours. The decision of which courses to use toward the course credit hours is for the student’s advisory committee to decide.
No more than 6 hours of independent studies (including C S 5990 and/or C S 6990) can be counted toward the required minimum 45 hours of coursework.
General Requirements for Doctoral Degrees
A student should expect to spend at least the equivalent of three full academic years beyond the bachelor’s degree to obtain the doctoral degree. During this period the student will take appropriate graduate coursework, successfully complete the general examination, and successfully defend and submit the final dissertation.
All coursework applied to the doctoral degree must carry graduate credit.
The doctoral degree requires at least 90 post-baccalaureate hours, including both formal coursework and hours of research.
The minimum hour requirement for a specific doctoral degree program cannot be waived.
No more than one-half of the credit hours, both OU and overall, excluding Research for Doctoral Dissertation (6980), may be S/U -graded coursework.
The student must be in residence at OU for at least two consecutive 16-week semesters during the pursuit of the doctoral degree while enrolled and engaged in coursework or research activities as prescribed by the major academic unit.
For more detailed regulations and requirements for Doctoral degrees, please consult the Graduate College Bulletin: http://www.ou.edu/gradcollege/forms/bulletin
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IF I WANT TO TEACH NURSING, WOULDN'T IT MAKE SENSE TO GET MY DOCTORATE IN EDUCATION?
Your greatest opportunity for advancement and security in a teaching post is to have comparative educational credentials and a record of scholarship in your profession. If you are teaching nursing, the PhD in nursing provides advanced knowledge in the science of nursing as well as in nursing research, publication and grantsmanship. There are opportunities in the program to acquire skills in presentation, organization and information technology that would enhance your work as a teacher.
WHY WOULD I NEED A DOCTORATE IN NURSING IF I DON'T WANT TO TEACH?
While the greatest need for PhD prepared nurses is as faculty for nursing programs of all levels, the program prepares nurse scientists who are employed in a wide variety of settings, including health care systems, commercial corporations, research institutions, government agencies and the military, as well as in their own enterprises.
IF I DON'T HAVE A SPECIAL AREA OF NURSING RESEARCH INTEREST, SHOULDN'T I GET A NON-NURSING DEGREE?
Your specific area of research interest need not be perfectly conceptualized in order to begin doctoral study, particularly if you are a recent graduate of your undergraduate program. However, you should have a general focus of interest in order to find appropriate mentorship. Engaging in PhD study in nursing will provide a major support to your search for a specific area as you progress through the program.
WHAT KINDS OF POSITIONS DO NURSES WITH PHDS IN THE NURSING HOLD?
PhD-prepared leaders are needed in nursing education, administration, and research. Not all are teaching faculty; some are academic administrators and deans of major schools of nursing or chief executive officers of large health facilities. Others hold high-level positions in state, federal, and international government. Some work in research institutes, such as the NIH, while others may work in commercial research development.
WHAT KINDS OF RESEARCH DO NURSE SCIENTISTS DO?
Nurse scientists are involved with research encompassing every kind of methodology and topic. Some acquire skills in basic science (e.g., microbiology, physiology, genetics, molecular biology), others in clinical science to study patient problems (e.g., nausea after chemotherapy, osteoporosis prevention, low birthweight neonatal development), and others study psychosocial or biobehavioral issues (e.g., intimate partner violence, depression in the elderly, palliative care at end of life).
AS A NURSE SCIENTIST, WILL I BE ABLE TO BECOME AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER?
Yes. Research and proposal writing skills are among those developed in the PhD program. These are essential skills needed to design and implement research projects, publish, and prepare grants. New graduates may enter academic systems at the entry level as assistant professors. As such, faculty often work in collaboration with senior investigators to get their research programs and partnerships established. Students who wish to advance their programs of research may undertake post-doctoral fellowships.
WON'T GETTING A DEGREE IN NURSING TAKE ME AWAY FROM CLINICAL ISSUES?
On the contrary. The research programs and proposals of many nurse scientists are focused on answering clinical issues, from patient symptoms to testing nursing interventions. Nurse scientists generate nursing care research studies that provide evidence for evidence-based practice.
HOW CAN I WORK AND GO TO SCHOOL AT THE SAME TIME? AND CAN I GO PART-TIME?
Many doctoral students are employed while in doctoral studies. Full-time students typically work on a part-time basis. However, we strongly discourage full-time students from attempting to work full-time. Full-time employees can study on a part-time basis but should realize that part-time study will require a longer timeline for completion.
HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAM?
Full-time students should be able to complete course work in just over two years. Part-time students can complete course work in three years. Completion of the dissertation requirement may take an additional one or two years but could be less depending on the study.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PHD (DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY) AND A DNP (DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE)?
The PhD curriculum and objectives are focused on developing and enhancing the science and theory of nursing through research. Research options are diverse and can include physiological, behavioral, clinical, and community-oriented studies. As an academic degree, PhD graduates must meet all the requirements of the Graduate College. The DNP is a professional degree, granted by the College of Nursing, and is designed to prepare nurses at the highest level of nursing practice who will lead in applying and translating research into practice.
HOW DO MENTORSHIPS FIT INTO THE PLAN OR PROGRAM FOR MY AREA OF NURSING INTEREST?
Doctoral students will work closely with a faculty advisor until they select their dissertation chair. They will work closely with the dissertation chair throughout completion of the program. Additional mentors are available for methodological help.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN A PROSPECTUS AND A PROPOSAL?
In our PhD program, the prospectus is the blueprint, background, literature review, and methodology for the actual dissertation proposal.
WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR A NURSE (RN) WITH A PHD IN NURSING?
Employment opportunities are high, despite the current economic situation. The highest need is in teaching positions. Gaining experience in this area may be an excellent first employment situation before preparing for others.
WHAT DO I DO IF I AM UNABLE TO FIND FACULTY DOING RESEARCH IN MY AREA OF INTEREST?
Discuss this with the PhD program Director or faculty in areas that seem related. Your area of interest may have a related link to that of one of our faculty. Your interest may not be as restricted as you initially thought.
NEXUS (NURSING EDUCATION XCHANGE) COLLABORATIVE
The University of Oklahoma College of Nursing is a member of NEXus (The Nursing Education Xchange). NEXus is collaboration between participating doctoral programs in nursing that allows doctoral students enrolled at member colleges and universities to take courses that may not be offered at his/her home institution for a common price. Our NEXus liaison, Maurissa Trujillo, Campus Staff Coordinator, facilitates the registration and transcription of these courses from partner institutions. You can view currently available courses in the Course Catalog at NEXus.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES, ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES, AND TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
The student is responsible for meeting the registration and payment deadlines of the institution that is offering the course. In most cases, this will not coincide with your home institution's calendar, so advanced planning regarding finances and academics is critical. For a complete list of registration deadlines of participating institutions, please visit Registration Information . To view a complete list of deadlines for The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, please visit our Recruitment and Admissions page.
Students interested in participating in courses should review the NEXus Student Enrollment Procedures and proceed with completing the NEXus Tracking/Enrollment Form. (ADD THE TRACKING FORM) The procedures and form are also available at the NEXus Registration Information page.
Students outside of the OUHSC CON will apply through Apply OUHSC Application as a Special Student. Please select the NEXus Special Student code: 1299NEXus . If at any time you need assistance with your online application, please contact Recruitment and Admissions at (405) 271-2359.
Once the semester has been completed, a student may request their transcript through Recruitment and Admissions.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Current NEXus common prices may be found on their website under Cost for a Course . The common price is adjusted once/year for the following academic calendar. This fee is intended to cover all associated university fees such as technology, library, or application fees. As with all courses, you are responsible for the cost of your books and educational materials.
Please note, there is no fee with the application or to request the final transcript.
NEXUS POLICY AND PROCEDURES- OUHSC CON STUDENTS
Students enrolled in the PhD program at OUCN are required to complete 9 credits of cognate coursework. Students may select course offerings available through NEXus to meet this requirement with approval from their advisor and the PhD Program Director.
Students who are taking a NEXus course to meet the 9 credits of cognate coursework that are required AND who have advisor approval along with Program Director approval, will pay the OUHSC tuition rate. The College of Nursing will provide additional funds to cover the gap between the OUHSC tuition and the NEXus common price if there is in fact a gap. PhD students are limited to a maximum of 9 credits of tuition assistance for NEXus courses.
Students may choose to take additional courses beyond the coursework required by either of the doctoral programs. In this situation, the student is responsible for the full OUHSC NEXus tuition at the actual NEXus common price.
NEXus courses may not be used as substitute courses for required core courses in the PhD Program without specific approval of the Program Director and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. In general, students are expected to take the required core courses at OUCN. Students with extenuating circumstances may submit a petition to the Program Director requesting permission to take a NEXUS course as a substitute for a required core course taught at OUCN. Courses are subject to the maximum allowable number of courses for tuition assistance by program .
OUHSC CON students need to also complete the NEXus Approval to Enroll form . This form is to be completed and submitted to your Advisor and Program Director for approval.
ACADEMIC CONSIDERATIONS
- Decisions about selecting a NEXus course must be made in consultation with your academic advisor/committee chair.
- Students enrolled in a NEXus course must meet all course requirements.
- Students are encouraged to contact the course faculty in advance to ensure that they understand the course requirements: for example, prerequisite courses, vacation periods, on-campus requirements, technology requirements, synchronous versus asynchronous discussions.
The University of Oklahoma College of Nursing provides financial assistance to those Ph.D. students enrolling in NEXUS courses to meet the required 9 hours of cognate courses. The financial support is to cover the difference between OUCN tuition and the NEXus common price. In other words, OUCN students will pay the same tuition and fees for a NEXus course as they would for an OUCN course. For D.N.P. students, OUCN provides financial support for 3 hours of electives. If a student wishes to take a NEXUS course and it is beyond the 9 hours of cognates required in the Ph.D. program or the 3 hours of electives in the D.N.P. program, the student may do so; however, the student will be responsible for the tuition costs.
For assistance in registering for and enrolling in a NEXus course contact:
Maurissa Trujillo Campus Staff Coordinator [email protected]
Dr. Jennifer Heck Campus Faculty Coordinator [email protected]
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Doctoral programs in the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education foster the insights and skills needed to deal with the most pressing challenges facing the education profession. Our programs are also highly regarded by deans and professors throughout the region and nation. Outstanding, internationally known faculty members construct rigorous ...
Interdisciplinary Studies, Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Studies, Ph.D. This program is designed to provide the opportunity for synergistic research beyond established doctoral programs and among the different disciplines currently represented at the University of Oklahoma. It is for admitted doctoral students with strong academic records who have ...
The doctoral degree requires at least 90 post-baccalaureate hours, including both formal coursework and hours of research. The minimum hour requirement for a specific doctoral degree program cannot be waived. No more than one-half of the credit hours, both OU and overall, excluding Research for Doctoral Dissertation (6980), may be S/U -graded ...
The Ph.D. in the Department of Communication requires at least 96 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate degree. The 96+ hours must be in a planned course of study approved and overseen by the student’s advisor and advisory committee. At least 30 hours of coursework (excluding transfer credit and dissertation hours) must be in Communication.
Furthermore, study for the PhD is a full-time endeavor that demands complete intellectual commitment. Outside employment is not permitted while enrolled in the doctoral degree program in political science. The admissions committee review applications once annually, following the February 1 deadline. Only complete applications are considered.
The MD/PhD program at the University of Oklahoma is a cooperative venture with the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and is funded by a generous grant from the Presbyterian Health Foundation. Students participating in this program are concurrently enrolled in the OUHSC's College of Medicine and Graduate College. Our program is designed to ...
A minimum of 45 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree, which must include the following:1,2. 45-60. C S 4413. Algorithm Analysis (or equivalent, as approved by the graduate liaison) C S 4513. Database Management Systems (or equivalent, as approved by the graduate liaison) Choose 4 courses (12 hours) selected from the following:
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Established in 2008, the OU College of Nursing’s PhD program prepares nurse scientists to develop and carry out research in a primary or secondary role. The Nursing PhD Program provides nurse scientists with the skills and knowledge that inform interdisciplinary, translational, community-based inquiry to ...
Requirements for Application. Following are the minimum requirements to apply to the College of Medicine: U.S. citizen or hold a permanent visa at the time of application. GPA of 3.0 or better. Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) average score of 492 or better. Letters of Recommendation: One letter from the Premedical Advisory Committee and ...
Put a comma followed by the title “Ph.D.” after the name of a person who has earned a Doctor of Philosophy doctoral degree. For example Stacey Childs, Ph.D. Do not combine the title of “Ph.D.” with any other title even if the person could appropriately be addressed by a different title. For instance, even if the person being addressed ...