Study Plan and Plan of Study
1. Study Plan
The doctoral program is structured as a three-year program for full-time students.
Plan 1.1 and Plan 2.1 are as follows:
Plan 1.1: Research Program
Students in this program take at least 9 credits/ semester of the course 641-981, Thesis. In addition, they are required to enroll on the course 641-817, Seminar in Doctoral Thesis I in the first year and 641-818, Seminar in Doctoral Thesis II in the third year. They are also required to propose their plan of research to fulfill the requirements of the program to their advisor. This is then reviewed and approved by the Graduate Studies Committee. Students may be required to take other theoretical courses, either in the Faculty of Nursing, Prince of Songkla University, or in other schools, as deemed appropriate. Students must demonstrate the progress made in their research work throughout the program.
First year:Students must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of inquiry and argument related to the theoretical framework(s) and methodology(ies) focusing on their topic of interest. They also have to show basic competencies in data collection and analysis. An independent report indicating the progress made in the study is mandatory. This must be approved by the chairperson of the Thesis Committee and the Graduate Studies Committee at the end of each semester. The thesis proposal shall be developed in the first year.
Second year:Students must work to update their body of knowledge and synthesize the existing knowledge related to their topic. Students will continue implementing their thesis research plan, including data collection and data analysis. They shall periodically present reports on their research progress under the supervision of the Thesis Committee.
Third year: Students must summarize their knowledge generation from the thesis and present their report. A public presentation to defend the thesis is mandatory and must be approved by the Thesis Committee and the external examiners. Students are also required to present their research study at an international and/or national conference.
| Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| Codes |
Course |
Credits |
| 641-817* |
Seminar in Doctoral Thesis I |
1(0-2-1) |
| 641-981 |
Thesis |
9(0-27-0) |
| |
Total |
9 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 |
|
|
| Codes |
Course |
Credits |
| 641-981 |
Thesis |
9(0-27-0) |
| |
Total |
9 |
| |
|
|
| Year 2 Semester 1 |
|
|
| Codes |
Course |
Credits |
| 641-981 |
Thesis |
9(0-27-0) |
| |
Total |
9 |
| |
|
|
| Year 2 Semester 2 |
|
|
| Codes |
Course |
Credits |
| 641-981 |
Thesis |
9(0-27-0) |
| |
Total |
9 |
| |
|
|
| Year 3 Semester 1 |
|
|
| Codes |
Course |
Credits |
| 641-818* |
Seminar in Doctoral Thesis II |
1(0-2-1) |
| 641-981 |
Thesis |
9(0-27-0) |
| |
Total |
9 |
| |
|
|
| Year 3 Semester 2 |
|
|
| Codes |
Course |
Credits |
| 641-981 |
Thesis |
7(0-21-0) |
| |
Total |
7 |
| |
|
|
Plan 2.1: Coursework and Research Program
Students should complete core courses at the Faculty of Nursing, Prince of Songkla University. Elective courses (substantive knowledge and research methodology courses) may be taken if offered by other schools, either in Thailand or in a foreign country, under supervision of the academic advisor. These courses must be approved by the doctoral program coordinator.
| Year 1 Semester 1 |
|
|
| 641-811 |
Philosophy of Science and Nursing |
2(2-0-4) |
| 641-812 |
Nursing Knowledge Development |
2(2-0-4) |
| 641-814 |
Advanced Statistics and Quantitative Research in Nursing |
3(2-2-5) |
| 641-815 |
Advanced Qualitative Research in Nursing |
2(1-2-3) |
| 641-817* |
Seminar in Doctoral Thesis I |
1(0-2-1) |
| |
Total Credits |
9 |
| * it is a non-credit subject |
Year 1 Semester 2 |
|
|
| 641-813 |
Philosophy and Eastern Wisdom |
1(1-0-2 ) |
| 641-816 |
Health System, Policy, Leadership and Nursing Professional Development |
2(2-0-4) |
| 641-92_ |
Substantive Knowledge Course |
2( _-_-_) |
| 641-93_ |
Research Methodology Course |
2( _-_-_) |
| 641-991 |
Thesis |
2(0-6-0) |
| |
Total Credits |
9 |
Year 2 Semester 1 |
|
|
| 641-991 |
Thesis |
9(0-27-0) |
| |
Total Credits |
9 |
| |
|
|
| Year 2 Semester 2 |
|
|
| 641-991 |
Thesis |
9(0-27-0) |
| |
Total Credits |
9 |
| |
|
|
| Year 3 Semester 1 |
|
|
| 641-991 |
Thesis |
9(0-27-0) |
| |
Total Credits |
9 |
| |
|
|
| Year 3 Semester 2 |
|
|
| 641-991 |
Thesis |
7(0-21-0) |
| |
Total Credits |
7 |
| |
|
|
2. Plan of Study
Students must complete their study plan within the first academic year under the supervision of an academic advisor and with the approval of the program coordinator, Faculty of Nursing, PSU. The study plan for both Plan 1.1 and Plan 2.1 is used as a guideline in developing the individual’s plan of work.
2.1 Explanation of Course Code
Each course of the doctoral program in nursing is identified by a six-digit code:
2.1.1 The first three digits:
(1) These indicate the Faculty which is responsible for the course. For example, a course with 641 as the first three digits indicates that it is offered for the doctoral program by the Faculty of Nursing, Prince of Songkla University.
2.1.2 The fourth digit
(1) 8 indicates that the courses can be taken at any time during the program.
(2) 9 indicates that the courses can be taken in any year of the program.
2.1.3 The fifth digit
(1) 1-3 refers to the theoretical content:
1 indicates a core course.
2 indicates an elective substantive knowledge course.
3 indicates an elective research methodology course.
(2) 8-9 refers to a thesis:
8 indicates a thesis for Plan 1.1.
9 indicates a thesis for Plan 2.1.
2.1.4 The sixth digit
(1) 1-9 indicates the order of the courses provided in each year of the program.
2.2 Description of Credit
2.2.1 The digit preceding a parenthesis indicates the number of credits for the course.
2.2.2 The first digit in parenthesis indicates the number of classroom hours.
2.2.3 The second digit in parenthesis indicates the number of laboratory hours.
2.2.4 The third digit in parenthesis indicates the number of hours for self-study.