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The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program prepares you to meet the challenges of governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions increasingly become intertwined. You'll integrate scholarly research with your professional experience, gaining the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to create effective solutions. Earn your degree in two ways:

Course-based
This option is a structured program of study comprised of online courses. As a student, you will follow a specific plan for completion and may be eligible to graduate in three years.*

Mixed-model
This option is a more flexible program of study that includes online courses and Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs). Study independently and work closely with a faculty mentor to apply your research to an area in which you are passionate.

Specializations

• General Program
• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management
• Health Policy
• Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
• Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
• International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Law and Public Policy
• Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership
• Policy Analysis
• Public Management and Leadership
• Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace

*Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

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The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program prepares you to meet the challenges of governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions increasingly become intertwined. You'll integrate scholarly research with your professional experience, gaining the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to create effective solutions. Earn your degree in two ways:

Course-based
This option is a structured program of study comprised of online courses. As a student, you will follow a specific plan for completion and may be eligible to graduate in three years.*

Mixed-model
This option is a more flexible program of study that includes online courses and Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs). Study independently and work closely with a faculty mentor to apply your research to an area in which you are passionate.

Specializations

• General Program
• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management
• Health Policy
• Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
• Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
• International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Law and Public Policy
• Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership
• Policy Analysis
• Public Management and Leadership
• Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace

*Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

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Begin the next chapter of your life with a management Ph.D. from Walden University. Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, this program allows you to conduct self-directed, practical research on the issues that matter most to you. So whether you are preparing to share your expertise as an educator, a consultant, or an author, Walden's management Ph.D. will give you the credentials you need to reach your lifelong goals.

Conduct specialized research in an area of interest to you while you study ways to facilitate positive social change. Help enhance your capabilities as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant. Study the theories, concepts, and techniques that provide the foundation for sound management decision-making. Study topics such as leadership and information systems. The program offers you three ways to learn:

Course-Based format

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty through online discussions and face-to-face residencies.

Self-Directed format

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that apply to your interests. You will pursue faculty-guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) and face-to-face residencies, in order to demonstrate academic mastery of each subject.

Mixed-Model format (formerly Hybrid format)

This option combines online courses, face-to-face residencies, and KAMs to provide a flexible program of study. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor; study and conduct research on topics that interest you; and learn from faculty members through individual courses.

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Begin the next chapter of your life with a management Ph.D. from Walden University. Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, this program allows you to conduct self-directed, practical research on the issues that matter most to you. So whether you are preparing to share your expertise as an educator, a consultant, or an author, Walden's management Ph.D. will give you the credentials you need to reach your lifelong goals.

Conduct specialized research in an area of interest to you while you study ways to facilitate positive social change. Help enhance your capabilities as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant. Study the theories, concepts, and techniques that provide the foundation for sound management decision-making. Study topics such as leadership and information systems. The program offers you three ways to learn:

Course-Based format

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty through online discussions and face-to-face residencies.

Self-Directed format

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that apply to your interests. You will pursue faculty-guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) and face-to-face residencies, in order to demonstrate academic mastery of each subject.

Mixed-Model format (formerly Hybrid format)

This option combines online courses, face-to-face residencies, and KAMs to provide a flexible program of study. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor; study and conduct research on topics that interest you; and learn from faculty members through individual courses.

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This doctoral-level degree program is designed for individuals interested in the Pre-K-12 arena. The program focuses on the real-world challenges and opportunities facing school leaders in the 21st century and is designed to develop the skills required to translate theory into effective, innovative leadership practices and to sustain continuous school improvement measures.
The program is aligned with the standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). Participants who choose this specialization include those pursuing leadership positions such as principal, director, or superintendent at the district level. This highly relevant and robust curriculum focuses on the major bodies of leadership literature and theory and identifies the most appropriate and effective applications to educational, business and organizational environments.
Participants will develop academic and organizational research expertise through the study of statistics and research methodology. The program of study is consistent with Grand Canyon University's mission to develop students who are global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders.
With the Emphasis in Instructional Leadership, course work covers such topics as finance, human resources, operations, change management, decision-making, curriculum and instruction improvement processes, cultural competency, and advocacy.
Graduates are equipped with the skills and expertise needed to effectively lead a Pre-K-12 institution in today's complex and rapidly changing educational environment, and plan for its ongoing success.
Prospective students must hold a master's degree prior to enrollment.

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This doctoral-level degree program is designed for teaching professionals who are ready to rise to the challenge of leadership in today's complex and dynamic K-12 schools and districts.
The program develops leaders capable of innovation, invention and discovery as well as the responsible application of current best practices to achieve organizational goals and objectives. This highly relevant and robust curriculum focuses on the major bodies of leadership literature and theory and identifies the most appropriate and effective applications to educational, business and organizational environments. Participants will develop academic and organizational research expertise through the study of statistics and research methodology. The program of study is consistent with Grand Canyon University's mission to develop students who are global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders.
With the Emphasis in Effective Schools, the program further prepares graduates to apply current leadership theory and best practices to the current topics of education today, including the issues and forces transforming the educational system and schools of various districts and types (elementary, middle, secondary, rural and urban).
Graduates possess the knowledge and skills that educational leaders need to conceive new strategies of practice by forecasting the future of the educational system, the institutions, and the constituencies they serve.
Prospective students must hold a master's degree prior to enrollment.

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This doctoral-level degree program is designed specifically for practicing behavioral health professionals, including licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed social workers, school counselors, psychiatric nurses, and behavioral health agency managers.
Participants must hold a master's degree in a behavioral health-related field to participate in this program, which assists them with their development into behavioral health servant leaders who are ethical agents of change with diverse populations in a wide variety of behavioral health organizational settings.
The program develops leaders capable of innovation, invention and discovery as well as the responsible application of current best practices to achieve organizational goals and objectives. This highly relevant and robust curriculum focuses on the major bodies of leadership literature and theory and identifies the most appropriate and effective applications to educational, business and organizational environments. Participants will develop academic and organizational research expertise through the study of statistics and research methodology.
The program of study is consistent with Grand Canyon University's mission to develop students who are global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders.
With the Emphasis in Behavioral Health, the program further provides a broad understanding of leadership and supervision within the behavioral health settings. This includes models and methods of supervision, current research, interventions, as well as legal and ethical considerations. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills needed to lead a behavioral health organization serving today's complex, dynamic and diverse populations.

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Grand Canyon University's Doctor of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Management program is designed for those who desire a deeper understanding of business theory and its application to their area of professional interest. Graduates learn to create, advance, and disseminate new knowledge in a business field and will be prepared to apply it as practitioners and experts in organizations. The degree also prepares graduates to be educators and administrators in institutions of higher learning.

Prospective candidates must have completed a master's degree or higher as a prerequisite requirement.

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Our Ph.D. in Business Administration/Criminal Justice degree program prepares students for one of the largest and fastest growing "industries" in society. The justice system requires the attention of trained managers, business thinkers, and planners, who can bring managerial understanding and skills to the problems of operating organizations within this industry at the local, state, federal, and multinational level to coordinate resources to handle many situations that might come up.

Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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Earning a Doctor of Business Administration degree in Financial Management prepares students to work in almost every organization - private, public, religious, or corporate - managing and analyzing their financial resources. Managers must know how to plan and allocate resources in order to ensure long-term profitability and organizational health. This specialization concentrates on developing these essential skills. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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Our Ph.D. in Business Administration/Electronic Commerce degree program is designed for students who want to become proficient in conducting business on the Internet and/or the World Wide Web. Courses will cover online marketing strategies, web-based applications, and tools for payment and handling transactions in this competitive and technical field of conducting business. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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Our Ph.D. in Business Administration/Health Care Administration degree program provides training for learners to bring managerial expertise to the health care industry. Health care administrators are in demand at entry and advanced managerial positions in hospitals, in health insurance companies, and in governmental and public health agencies.

Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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In the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program, industry and academic professionals build upon master's-level core skills and knowledge to develop a higher level of competence in conducting action research, in the comprehension of theoretical and applied literature in a chosen business discipline, and in the attributes essential to university teaching. The Doctor of Business Administration student will develop critical knowledge and skills for success, in service to the profession and the community, in future professional development, and in attaining credentials and skills essential to leading, consulting, and teaching.

Candidates must have a master's degree in business or a related field from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution and meet other prerequisite requirements that can be discussed with an Admissions Representative.

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In the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program, industry and academic professionals build upon master's-level core skills and knowledge to develop a higher level of competence in conducting action research, in the comprehension of theoretical and applied literature in a chosen business discipline, and in the attributes essential to university teaching. The Doctor of Business Administration student will develop critical knowledge and skills for success, in service to the profession and the community, in future professional development, and in attaining credentials and skills essential to leading, consulting, and teaching.

Candidates must have a master's degree in business or a related field from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution and meet other prerequisite requirements that can be discussed with an Admissions Representative.

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In the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program, industry and academic professionals build upon master's-level core skills and knowledge to develop a higher level of competence in conducting action research, in the comprehension of theoretical and applied literature in a chosen business discipline, and in the attributes essential to university teaching. The Doctor of Business Administration student will develop critical knowledge and skills for success, in service to the profession and the community, in future professional development, and in attaining credentials and skills essential to leading, consulting, and teaching.

Candidates must have a master's degree in business or a related field from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution and meet other prerequisite requirements that can be discussed with an Admissions Representative.

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In the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program, industry and academic professionals build upon master's-level core skills and knowledge to develop a higher level of competence in conducting action research, in the comprehension of theoretical and applied literature in a chosen business discipline, and in the attributes essential to university teaching. The Doctor of Business Administration student will develop critical knowledge and skills for success, in service to the profession and the community, in future professional development, and in attaining credentials and skills essential to leading, consulting, and teaching.

Candidates must have a master's degree in business or a related field from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution and meet other prerequisite requirements that can be discussed with an Admissions Representative.

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Pursue your Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Business Psychology Specialization degree online from University of the Rockies.

This specialization focuses on applying in-depth principles and theories of modern organizational psychology to businesses and complex organizations, with a strong emphasis on team performance, diversity, and ethical behavior. You will also learn to maximize your impact on human resources in business organizations by applying best practices in organizational and industrial psychology. Graduates of this program often pursue organizational development, human resources, and management positions.

Through advanced seminars and courses in creativity, breakthrough thinking, and human performance, you will apply your knowledge and skills to making business more effective. Specialize in Business Psychology and pioneer new ways of doing business in the global marketplace.

Prospective candidates must have completed a master's degree program prior to enrollment.

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Lead people to new heights!
Earn your Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organizational Development and Leadership online from University of the Rockies.

This doctoral degree is the culmination of graduate studies in leadership and organizational dynamics, and it demonstrates your ability to assess research in organizations using evidence-based methods. Through advanced seminars and practicum experiences, you will learn to evaluate the impact of diversity in organizations as a competitive advantage. Anticipate the impact of developmental processes, strategic initiatives, and organizational change. Initiate complex strategies as an effective change agent. Plus, you can create your own development solutions and evaluate them based on human performance technology.

Prospective candidates must have completed a master's degree program prior to enrollment.

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Pursue your Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Evaluation, Research, and Measurement Specialization degree online from University of the Rockies.

Perfect your education with a broad array of advanced courses and seminars in business metrics, program evaluation, project management, and research methods. Predict the psychological impact of social and cultural diversity programs and evaluate their effectiveness. Diagnose the complexity of organizational systems through evidence-based application of evaluation, research, and psychometrics. This curriculum prepares you for top career opportunities through which you can leverage your expertise to improve the design, execution, and evaluation of programs and projects. When specializing in evaluation, research, and measurement, you can become an expert by unlocking the secrets of statistics to produce concrete, measurable results.

Prospective candidates must have completed a master's degree program prior to enrollment.

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Perfect your skills at coaching effective professional leaders when you pursue your Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Executive Coaching Specialization degree online from University of the Rockies.

As an executive coach, you will help shape and support the development of organizational leaders and how they manage, inspire and motivate their employees. Be an expert in executive search and succession planning. This program includes an extensive research component and broad applications of a more in-depth knowledge through both coursework and advanced seminars. By integrating the theories and applications of psychology with elements of business and leadership, you will acquire a unique background to enhance your employment options. Advance your education and your career with University of the Rockies.

Prospective candidates must have completed a master's degree program prior to enrollment.