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Program Requirements
** This program is currently not offered **
The Ph.D. thesis topic must be germane to psychosocial oncology and approved by the P.S.O. coordinating committee.
Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses
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NUR2 701 Comprehensive Examination (1 credit)
Overview
Nursing : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral students in order to achieve candidacy status and continue in the doctoral program.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Gagnon, Anita J (Fall) Gagnon, Anita J (Winter)
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NUR2 702 Quantitative Research (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Examination of various experimental, quasi-experimental, correlational, and survey designs with particular focus on the use of these designs in nursing research.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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NUR2 703 Issues of Measurement (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : An examination of the underlying theories of measurement and techniques for assessing the validity and reliability of data collection instruments. Issues related to the development and/or utilization of instruments to measure target variables in nursing and health research are addressed.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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NUR2 705 Palliative Care (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : The concept of whole person care and its importance in caring for people with a life-threatening illness will be explored. Various aspects of the person, different contexts, and different types of research will be integrated and reflected upon to determine changes required in practice, policy, and research.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Note: Required for the Psychosocial Oncology Option for PhD students in the School of Nursing and Dept. of Psychology. Other PhD and Master's students are welcome to join.
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NUR2 730 Theory Development in Nursing (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Examination of the epistemological foundations of nursing knowledge, with a critical review of the dominant tradition in nursing knowledge (i.e, scientific theory) as well as alternate paradigms for the development of nursing knowledge.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Prerequisite: NUR2 620 or equivalent
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NUR2 780 Advanced Nursing (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : An in-depth analysis of selected issues and developments within nursing and health care. Included will be topics relevant to the areas of research and clinical expertise of the student and faculty.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Kilpatrick, Kelley (Fall)
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NUR2 783 Psychosocial Oncology Research (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This seminar focuses on evidence-based research developments in psychosocial oncology. Students will explore state-of-the-art theory, research methods, findings, and intervention programs from a variety of disciplines including nursing, psychology, medicine, health services management and social work that have contributed to the emergent field of psychosocial oncology.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Loiselle, Carmen (Winter)
Selected course(s) (Statistics)*
*Note: A minimum of 3 credits in advanced statistics.
Complementary Courses
One of the following courses:
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PSYC 507 Emotions, Stress, and Illness (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Emotional effects on peripheral physiology and the development, course, and outcome of physical disorders such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, ulcers, asthma, and cancer.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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PSYC 753 Health Psychology Seminar 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Advanced area seminar on a topic in health psychology.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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SWRK 609 Understanding Social Care (3 credits)
Overview
Social Work : Historical overview of social care to respond to contemporary issues in health and community services. Topics include: meaning of care; history of care in home and community; need, risk, dependence/independence; and organisation of care in Quebec and beyond.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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SWRK 668 Living with Illness, Loss and Bereavement (3 credits)
Overview
Social Work : This seminar addresses the psycho-social concerns of patients and family members living with illness and/or non-bereavement loss. An interdisciplinary theoretical perspective is combined with clinical practice interventions. Special attention will be given to the role of the social worker.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Sirota-Frankel, Corrie (Fall)
Ingram School of Nursing—2021-2022 (last updated May. 27, 2021) (disclaimer)
