United States · Degree · Reviewed 2026-10-16

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Educational Leadership

Doctoral program preparing nurse scientists, academic administrators, and healthcare policy leaders to address national nurse educator shortages.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with min. 3.5 GPA and active RN license
English language proficiency: TOEFL 90+ or IELTS 7.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Optional
Thesis / Research statement: Research proposal addressing nursing education pedagogy or workforce models
Recommendation letters: Three professional and academic recommendations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Doctoral research fellowships with full tuition support and $22,000 teaching stipend
Application fee: $75
Tuition / joining costs: $0 (Fully supported doctoral fellows)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Kean University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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