Online PhD Schools

• Argosy University Online Programs offered: Doctor of Business Administration EdD Counseling Psychology EdD Educational Leadership EdD in Community College Executive Leadership EdD Instructional Leadership EdD Organizational Leadership

• Capella University Programs offered: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) PhD in Information Technology PhD in Organization and Management PhD in Public Safety

• Clayton College of Natural Health Programs offered: Doctor of Natural Health Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (for medical doctors only) Doctor of Naturopathy Doctor of Naturopathy for Healthcare Professionals Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Nutrition Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Health Doctor of Philosophy in Traditional Naturopathy

• Colorado Technical University Online Programs offered: Doctorate Computer Science - Executive Format Doctorate Management - Executive Format

• Jones International University Programs offered: Doctorate in Business Administration Ed.D. in K-12 Education Leadership

• University of Phoenix Programs offered: Doctor of Business Administration Doctor of Education in Ed. Leadership/Educational Technology Doctor of Education/Curriculum and Instruction Doctor of Education/Educational Leadership Doctor of Health Administration Doctor of Mgmt in Org Leadership Doctor of Mgmt/IS and Technology

• Walden University Programs offered: Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences Ph.D. in Education Ph.D. in Health Services Ph.D. in Human Services Ph.D. in Human Services (Counseling) Ph.D. in Psychology Ph.D. in Public Health Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration

• A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Programs offered: Doctor of Health Education Doctor of Physical Therapy

• Bethel University Programs offered: Educational Administration

• Boston University Programs offered: Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

• The Edinburgh Business School Programs offered: Doctorate in Business Administration

• University of Florida Programs offered: Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy

PhD Programs (continued from top)

A PhD or a doctorate degree is currently the highest degree awarded in North America. It usually takes between five and eight years to complete. A PhD program typically requires that the student possess a master's level degree or a bachelor's degree and extensive experience before a student will be accepted into the program. A PhD program graduate is one who is considered by the professorial faculty to be an equal in their field of study. Toward this end the student is required to present a doctoral dissertation before a panel of professors. This dissertation is typically a paper of publishable quality and length that is presented and then defended before a panel of peers. This dissertation accounts for the great majority of the time spent in your PhD program.

What Doctoral Degrees Are Available?

There are many doctoral degrees that do not require the preparation and presentation of a dissertation. Among these are medicine, veterinary, chiropractic, law, and psychology. These are called first professional degrees. Those degrees requiring the dissertation are considered research degrees and can include the doctorate of philosophy, a doctorate of business, and a doctorate of architecture.

Is it important to get my PhD?

The number of people pursuing a PhD program is growing rapidly. Fast growing fields include education, engineering, and philosophy. This puts the pressure on the student to pursue this highest level of study to remain competitive.