Online Doctorate Degrees

A doctorate degree (also called a PhD) is currently the most advanced degree available in North America. It demonstrates expertise in a particular subject and indicates that the earner is able to conduct and present research of a scholarly nature. Earning a doctorate requires performing original research, which is called the doctoral thesis or dissertation. Some doctorate degrees are offered on-line, but these are usually professional rather than academic in nature. Doctorate degrees are very difficult to earn since there are very high standards for the thesis or dissertation. They can take from five to eight years, depending on the field. Completion time also varies from university to university and from individual to individual since very dissertation is unique. Some doctorates prepare graduates for work in a particular field, such as a Doctor of Education or Doctor of Musical Arts. These degrees may not involves as much original research, though they still require a sound thesis.

Types of PhD Programs

These are some other PhD programs available and their abbreviations:

DA - Doctor of Art of Administration
DBA - Doctor of Business Administation
EdD - Education Doctorate
DPA - Doctor of Public Administration
EngD - Engineering Doctorate
PsyD - Psycology Doctorate
DSc - Doctor of Science
DHum - Doctor of Humanities

Online Doctorate Degrees

Walden University - is an accredited higher learning institution, has been a leading provider of higher education for three decades. Walden University provides its students with experienced faculty members and a challenging curriculum to create an optimal learning environment that will prepare them to succeed in their career field.

Walden University offers the following online doctorate degrees:

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Ph.D. in Applied Management/Sciences
Ph.D. in Education
Ph.D. in Health Services
Ph.D in Human Services
Ph.D. in Public Health
Ph.D in Professional Psychology
Ph.D. in Public Policy/Administration

Kennedy-Western University - offers a large selection of self-paced distance-learning doctorate degrees designed to allow aspiring career professionals to earn their degree on their own time according to their schedule.

Kennedy-Western University offers the following doctorate degrees:

Doctorate in International Business
Doctorate in Health Administration
Doctorate in Computer Science
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering
Doctorate in General Engineering
Doctorate in Information Systems

University of Phoenix Online - the nation's largest online privately accredited university, offers a variety of doctorate degrees designed fo aspiring career professionals, career oriented students, and working adults.

University of Phoenix Online offers the following doctorate degrees:

Doctor of Business Administration
Doctor of Education in Leadership
Doctor of Health Administration
Doctor of Organizational Leadership

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