The PhD program combines educational delivery methods, allowing students to work full-time jobs and live in their own communities. Through hybrid course design, students come to campus for a three-day intensive every semester and conduct the remainder of their courses with technological support. Admission requirements • Admission to the university • Official transcripts showing bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and any post-master’s coursework sent directly from the original institution to Oklahoma City University. Request that transcripts be sent to the Transcript Coordinator, Office of Graduate Admissions, Oklahoma City University, 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73106. • Demonstrated competency in word processing, basic spreadsheet use, presentation soſtware, and internet skills • Resume • Current active Registered Nurse licensure or international equivalent • A bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree, one of which must be in nursing. Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing may have a master’s degree in a field related to nursing. • 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA for graduate-level courses on a 4.0 scale • One of the following three options: • The Graduate Record of Examination (GRE), subject to minimum score requirements • An approved scholarly paper such as a master’s project or thesis • An approved article/paper published in a refereed journal • International applicants will need to submit one of the following during the application process: • TOEFL score of 83 total and 26 on the speaking portion • IELTS score of 7.0 on speaking and 6.5 on other sub-brands • Full admission may be granted pending completion of English Language Studies (ELS) program • A personally written essay of 500-750 words demonstrating effective writing skills describing how the PhD will help the applicant achieve life and career goals (requested as part of the application form) • Three letters from professional references, such as those from employers, coworkers, or nursing school faculty members who had the applicant as a student Kramer School of Nursing PhD IN NURSING OFFICE OF GRADUATE ADMISSIONS • [email protected] • 405-208-5054 • okcu.edu/graduate KRAMER SCHOOL OF NURSING • Dr. Liz Diener • 405-208-5944 • [email protected]