Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program
Hampton University offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree in nursing. The University has authorization from the Council of Higher Education in Virginia to enroll students in doctoral level courses in the Ph.D. Program. Hampton University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and School’s Commission on Colleges to award doctoral degrees. The School of Nursing is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The School has received approval from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
View the Curriculum Guide for the Doctor of Philosophy Program
(437KB PDF Download)
Admission Requirements for the Doctoral Program
Students seeking admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program are subject to the rules and regulations applied by the Graduate College. Admission to the doctoral program is open to all qualified applicants who meet the requirements as stated in the Graduate Catalog. Potential students are encouraged to consult the Graduate Catalog prior to applying for admission.
- A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
- A graduate record Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Completed application to the Graduate College.
- A personal statement that delineates the applicant’s: 1) rationale for selecting Hampton University School of Nursing’s doctoral program, 2) description of goals and aspirations, 3) expectations of doctoral study, 4) previous research and scholarship, and 5) current research interest that could lead to the development of a dissertation. The statement should be between 3 and 5 typed pages, double spaced, and in a 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font.
- A current curriculum vita that includes sections on Education, Research and Scholarly Activity, and Service.
- A current valid license to practice professional nursing in any state at the time of admission.
- A personal interview (at the student’s expense) with a faculty member who teaches in the doctoral program.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with the applicant’s professional qualifications are required. Letters should be on professional letterhead and address the applicant’s qualifications. Recommendations must come from professionals, such as, the applicant’s most recent employer, a previous nursing professor, supervisors and/or nurse managers. The professional providing the reference must also complete Parts II & III of the recommendation.
- Approval of the Graduate Admissions, Scholarships and Standards Committee of the School of Nursing.
- Complete applications for admission must be received by the deadline of January 15th for fall admission.
- The entire application package including the application form, transcripts, and letters of recommendation must be sent to: Graduate College, Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia 23668
Admission Procedures
- Call the Graduate Office at 757.727.5454 to have an application mailed to you
- Submit a completed application. A personal statement that delineates yours goals and research interest, and the application fee ($25) to the Graduate College, Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia 23668. You must send the following materials to the Graduate College as a part of your application:
- Official transcripts from all institutions,
- Three letters of recommendation for the doctoral program.
- Submit all other requirements as listed in:
NOTE: Admission documents will not be forwarded to the School of Nursing until all documents are received.
- Schedule a personal interview with a faculty member who teaches in the PhD program in the School of Nursing
- Receive approval from the Graduate Admissions, Scholarships and Standards Committee of the School of Nursing
For further information, please call the School of Nursing (Graduate Office) at 757.727.5672