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Making a positive impact within your community, organization, and profession requires an ability to integrate theories, research, and evidence-based practices that accommodate cultural and individual diversity. With a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University, you'll be better prepared as a researcher, educator, and practitioner to help individuals and groups with family, mental health, career, and educational issues.

 

Specializations

• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• General Research Evaluation
• Health Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Social Psychology

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As a Doctor of Education, you will broaden your sphere of influence so that you can shape the future of education in your school, district and community. The online degree program at Walden University has graduate level specializations designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities.

Specializations

• Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
• Higher Education and Adult Learning
• Higher Education Leadership
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership

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As a Doctor of Education, you will broaden your sphere of influence so that you can shape the future of education in your school, district and community. The online degree program at Walden University has graduate level specializations designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities.

Specializations

• Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
• Higher Education and Adult Learning
• Higher Education Leadership
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership

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Human services professionals are on the front lines in serving and caring for those who are most vulnerable and in need. Walden's Ph.D. in Human Services degree program is designed to help professionals in a broad range of settings including social services agencies, healthcare agencies, treatment facilities, and more to develop their leadership and management skills so they can better support their communities.

Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:

• A course-based program of study that may allow you to complete your degree in less than 3 years.*
• A self-directed option that allows you to conduct research independently while working closely with a faculty mentor on an area of interest about which you are passionate.

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

Specializations

• General
• Clinical Social Work
• Criminal Justice
• Counseling
• Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention
• Family Studies and Intervention Strategies
• Human Services Administration
• Public Health
• Social Policy Analysis and Planning
• Self-Designed

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Busy professionals can earn an online Executive Juris Doctorate degree through Concord Law School's three-year, part-time program. After taking a core of required coursework students can customize their options to their personal and professional career choices. Although the program does not meet the regulatory bar requirements, graduates can utilize their knowledge of the law that they gain to expand their employment advancement opportunities in other professions. 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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Concord Law School's online Juris Doctorate degree program is a four-year, part-time option for busy, motivated students who are seeking admission to the State Bar of California. The traditional curriculum is grounded in legal education requirements of the Committee of Bar Examiners, State Bar of California. Concord graduates have often observed that they feel they receive greater individual feedback and interaction with instructors through our distinctive interactive online environment than their previous brick and mortar experiences. 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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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in General Psychology with an emphasis in Cognition and Instruction is geared toward individuals who work in government positions, industry, school systems, and other types of instructional and applied settings. This program also prepares individuals for teaching and research at the university and college level. With a focus on how the human mind works and retains information, the Ph.D. in Cognition and Instruction explores the most effective way to teach and train so that information becomes embedded.  Core areas of knowledge include history and systems of psychology, cognition, research methods, statistics, as well as personality, abnormal, social, multicultural, and developmental psychology.
Students are advised to inquire directly with their state if they intend to pursue licensure, as this degree does not lead directly to licensure in and of itself.
Entry to this program requires a graduate degree and related coursework.

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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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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)/Child and Adolescent Therapy is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious Learners who wish to prepare for professional life as child and adolescent age therapists. Prospective students should currently have a master's degree in a related field prior to enrolling in this program. Prerequisite requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Marriage Family Therapy (MFT)/Therapy with Military Families is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious Learners who wish to prepare for professional life assisting families with members that are in the military. Prospective students should currently have a master's degree in a related field prior to enrolling in this program. Prerequisite requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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Our Ph.D. in Education/Early Childhood Education degree program is designed to address the ever-changing and emerging issues within the context of educational settings so candidates will develop an understanding of theory related to the study of education in early childhood. The program allows learners to explore a broad spectrum of topics from growth and development, childhood literature, program administration, curriculum and assessment, and stakeholder partnerships, and apply research findings in an informed manner. 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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The Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Teaching program provides teacher's instructions to enhance their professional competencies, improve their instructional practices, and expand their professional awareness to become more effective instructors. Courses will examine curricula design and development, how to implement and assess curricula, and how to evaluate contemporary teaching and instructional practices. 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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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Teaching and Learning program was developed for students who wish to enhance classroom skills with instruction as their main focus. Programs have been developed by the faculty members to provide working professionals with the opportunity to enhance their competencies through completion of a relevant and meaningful graduate program. This program DOES NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States.

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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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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Pastoral Community Counseling Program is based on the fundamental belief that religious/spiritual communities provide a unique opportunity for human growth and development. The program is designed to prepare leaders within religious communities with an opportunity for personal and professional development, directed toward making a significant contribution to their community and to society. With this in mind, the program integrates the engagement of knowledge, the development of skills, reflective practice, and research in a manner that prepares the pastoral counselor to address individual and communal development in an ethically responsible fashion.

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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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Attain your Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization at University of the Rockies.

Be a practitioner and a scholar with advanced courses and seminars in the arena of law enforcement and corrections. Earn expertise in cutting-edge theories of criminal behavior, and find real-world solutions. Explore how institutions process criminals through the correctional system, and learn to ensure due process. Distinguish between crimes and locate them within social and economic contexts. Discover proven methods to rehabilitate people, empowering them to return as productive members of society.

The Doctoral curriculum can open doors to a career in the criminal justice system, in designing and steering public policy, and in scholarly research at the highest level. You can make a difference.

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

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Enhance your educational leadership career potential through advanced coursework by pursuing your Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Educational Leadership Specialization degree online at University of the Rockies.

Learn the theoretical and practical study of psychology as applied to organizational environments with the objective of understanding human behavior, characteristics, and performance dynamics. Increase your individual leadership potential and enhance organizational effectiveness through the application of knowledge and interventions that raise individual performance, improve process relationships, enhance understandings of culture and equity, and promote leadership.

Your PsyD provides deeper emphasis in the same areas as the MA curriculum. This program includes extensive research and applications for more in-depth knowledge through coursework and a required, supervised practicum.

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