What is a Doctorate Degree?
A Doctorate Degree is currently the highest degree in North America and is awarded on the demonstrated mastery of a subject and the ability to perform and present scholarly research. This original research is known as the doctoral thesis or dissertation. Online PhD degree programs tend to be professional rather than academic fields.Admission to a doctoral program is usually based on a student's past educational history with a bachelor and master degree, and a considerable amount of previous experience in the field. You may not need a master's degree by some institutions if you can demonstrate your relevant expertise.Doctorate degrees can take many years, from 5 to 8, due to the high expectations of the final research work or thesis presented and depends largely on the area of study. There can be a broad variation in the same field from one university to another and the time it takes different doctoral students to complete. Some doctoral degrees prepare you for work in a certain profession, such as Doctor of Education or Doctor of Musical Arts. These may not be research based degrees, but you generally must write a substantial thesis.Online and limited residency Ph.D. and doctorate degree programs are offered by accredited universities in:
- psychologyhuman servicesbusiness administrationeducationhealth sciencesleadership
- and more
A doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) is training for research and is required if you want to become a professor in a university, or may not be applied to university employment. High-level scientific researchers are generally Ph.D holders. The M.D. and the J.D. (Juris Doctor, the usual law school degree) do not require a thesis. For these professional fields, each school's admission requirements and award qualifications are quite specific.You'll find that most of WorldWideLearn.com's featured university partners have a residency requirement. By spending a block of time at your chosen university you gain the support and valuable sources of information from fellow students and instructors.Types of PhD Programs
Other doctorate degrees and their abbreviations which indicate field of study:
- DA - Doctor of Art of AdministrationDBA - Doctor of Business AdministationEdD - Education DoctorateDPA - Doctor of Public AdministrationEngD - Engineering DoctoratePsyD - Psycology DoctorateDSc - Doctor of Science
- DHum - Doctor of Humanitie
Almeda University -
Almeda offers 18 distinct focus areas to appeal to diverse theological preferences. Our graduates are well trained and suited to a wide variety of roles within the study and practice of religion in society. Doctoral degrees are conferred as Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) or Th.D. (Doctor of Theology) when Almeda students successfully complete any one of the following requirements within a specified major:
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Author an original dissertation that explores an appropriate thesis topic related to the theological perspective of the major |
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Provide original answers to essay questions pertaining to your major area of study |
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Demonstrate publication of an originally written article or manuscript relating to your subject area. |
Your first step is to select a major most appropriate to your needs. The links below offer details to each major so that you can decide which offers you the greatest interest and benefit. Learn More
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