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Earning a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies program 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 should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.

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Graduates of the Doctor's in Business Administration - Business, Corporate, and Campus Security are needed now more than ever. This degree provides students with the ability to examine the vulnerabilities from businesses to college campuses. The course will also explore communications alternatives needed for mass notification and security event response. This course will help students develop the higher competencies required of senior private security officers and managers.

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The Doctor of Business Administration Applied Computer Science degree combines business disciplines and designing methods for problem solving by means of computer technology. Courses can prepare graduates for careers in areas such as software development, systems management, and network administration in many business and related industries. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent, or computer, business, or industrial experience.

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The Doctor of Business Administration in Computer and Information Security degree program is designed to meet the demand in business and industry for computer security professionals who are trained in cyber-terrorism, computer forensics, and computer security. Students will study current techniques in data preservation, identification, and extraction, and will perform forensic analysis of systems using popular examination toolkits. 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 Business Administration in Criminal Justice degree progeram 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. 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 Business Administration in 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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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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Earning a Doctor of Business Administration degree in Health Care Administration provides training for students 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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The Doctor of Business Administration Homeland Security Leadership & Policy degree program prepares graduates for positions of executive leadership in the general field of homeland security. Courses explore issues relating to crisis management, disaster preparedness, and emergency response preparation. Focus is also given to the roles of law enforcement and public safety agencies that provide first response in many types of emergencies. 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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This Doctor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management specialization degree program studies the interrelationships between human resources and the business organization, equipping the manager to function as a specialist in business, industry, and service organizations. The ultimate goal of human resource managers is to achieve peaceful, productive, and profitable organizational outcomes. 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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With a Doctor's in Business Administration -Industrial/Organizational Psychology, graduates will learn to understand people and their work. Students will complete courses in Psychology in order to develop a background in theory, research, and applications of psychology and then go on to determine their relationship to human behavior in organizations. Students will finish off their education with a final research project in which the students will demonstrate their ability to investigate a work place problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend preventative actions.

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This Doctor of Business Administration in International Business degree program focuses on the essential elements required to understand and manage international organizations. The global economy requires that domestic and foreign business managers have the knowledge of cultural, economic, political, and legal environments of business and the necessary managerial skills for making management decisions in an international context. 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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This Doctor of Business Administration in Management degree program is for the manager-generalist who must understand how the key parts of an organization function and interrelate. Effective enterprise results when the manager-generalist organizes the efforts of specialists in order to accomplish organizational outcomes. Learners gain the conceptual overview of modern theory and practice in each of the key areas of management. 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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This Doctor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems degree program is designed to train managers how to use computer information systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes. The MIS specialization combines and applies knowledge and skills of the best from both disciplines: computer systems and management. 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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This Doctor of Business Administration in Management of Engineering Technology degree focuses on integrating practical technical experience with management theory and practice. Engineers and scientists moving toward technical management responsibilities need to establish the skill set and managerial style that will enable them to generate and transfer knowledge while implementing decisions that affect operations. 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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With a Doctor's degree in Business Administration - Marketing, students will be able to specialize on marketing management and research including the entire life of the product for domestic and international marketing. This program will also provide students with many aspects of contemporary marketing practices. The final written research project will allow the students to demonstrate their ability to conduct, critique, justify, and recommend preventative actions within the organization.

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This Doctor of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership degree focuses on developing competencies required in leaders committed to understanding the strategic practices involved in this field. Courses are grounded in research and customized for maximum professional impact for graduates who aspire to become collaborative change agents within their organization. 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's in Business Administration - Project Management will allow students to explore the principles, concepts, tools, and techniques needed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness within an organization. Learners will look at all the components of managing and overseeing business projects, including budget management, cost estimates, risk assessment, bid negotiation and contracts, and much more. Project Management will particularly focus on management and leadership skills and the strategies to successfully managing many projects. Learners will complete a final written research project to prove that they have learned how to identify workplace problems, critique, justify, and recommend preventative actions.

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This Doctor of Business Administration in Public Administration degree focuses on the skills needed to meet the challenges of government management at the local, state, and federal levels. Courses focus on acquiring the administrative knowledge and skills in diverse areas such as budgeting, personnel policies, politics, and urban planning. 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 in E-Learning program focuses on understanding the unique needs of online learners, developing courses to effectively teach, and tracking student's progress as they complete assignments and tests. With the accessibility and convenience of online learning more students are looking to complete degrees this way, so the need for effective instructors will also likely increase.

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 Early Childhood Education program allows learners to explore a broad spectrum of topics from growth and development, childhood literature, program administration, curriculum and assessment, and stakeholder partnerships. The specialization is designed with an emphasis on the development of skills in scientific inquiry and leadership. Learners enrolled in this program will develop an understanding of theory related to the study of education in early childhood. Learners will apply research findings in an informed manner and conduct applied research and program evaluation.

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The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership is a comprehensive program designed to address the ever-changing and emerging issues within the context of educational settings. The program promotes a broad array of values, knowledge, and skills essential to renew and improve education in the 21st Century. Graduates should gain a coherent understanding of structured learning experiences to professionally share with colleagues to achieve maximum learning outcomes. 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 Doctor of Education in English Second Language (ESOL) program provides instruction in the assessment and development of curriculum content and practical information related to bilingual instructional methods that teachers can facilitate in directed classroom settings. Courses will examine age appropriate and culturally relevant materials that incorporate the needs and emphasize respect to learners from diverse backgrounds and how to adapt content curriculum for ESL/ESOL students.

Candidates should check with their respective state officials to determine if this program meets applicable certification requirements and should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling.

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The Doctor of Education/Global Training and Development addresses the dynamic and integrative approach to prepare consultants, human resource directors, and program developers in how to identify global workplace/workforce issues and then design an action-oriented plan to tackle the issues. Courses will combine organizational leadership, adult education, and human resource techniques and practices to apply the practical aspects of these fields towards this specialization. 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 Higher Education Leadership degree is designed to develop educator's leadership skills and possibly advance to middle-and senior-level administrator positions including presidents and deans. Graduates can also work as faculty members in colleges and universities around the world. 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 Instructional Leadership program provides a solid foundation for educators who desire to improve the instructional capacity of schools and increase student achievement. Instructional leadership, not just by the principal, but by others in both formal and informal leadership roles, play a pivotal role in leading instructional improvements to enhance individual student learning and achievement. 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 International Education program focuses on the global trends and issues in the field of education. The need for leaders with the knowledge and practical skills to analyze and implement educational interventions that address economic, political, cultural, and community influences in education for all students will likely continue to grow. 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 Organizational Leadership degree focuses on developing competencies required in leaders committed to understanding the strategic practices involved in this field. Courses are grounded in research and customized for maximum professional impact for graduates who aspire to become collaborative change agents within their organization. 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 Special Education program prepares graduates to teach and work with individuals with various types of disabilities. Courses will cover a wide spectrum of issues relating to individuals with disabilities, including the development and characteristics of learners, individual learning differences, instructional strategies, social development, and language development. The curriculum will prepare graduates to work in a variety of educational settings that enhance the learning process for exceptional individuals. 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 degree with a specialization in Sports Management provides educators with leadership expertise in this growing field. The program is designed to allow learners the ability to increase their understanding of the field of Sports Management through practical application and doctoral research on the influences that impact sports and athletics. The program includes a combination of science-based academics, research methods, and real-world experience with an emphasis on the ever-changing financial, legal, political, and marketing concerns within the sports industry.

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With a Ph.D.BA in Advanced Accounting degree, graduates will be prepared with a broad perspective of theories and applications. Students will study and learn the correlation between business activities and business outcomes. Students will be able to perform both analytical and technical skills when dealing with assets, liabilities, and operations results. Students will also learn advanced techniques for management and business transactions.

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Our Ph.D. in Business Administration/Applied Computer Science degree program combines business disciplines and designing methods for problem solving by means of computer technology. Courses can prepare graduates for careers in areas such as software development, systems management, and network administration in many business and related industries.

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent, or computer, business, or industrial experience.

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Our Ph.D. in Business Administration/Computer and Information Security degree program is designed to meet the demand in business and industry for computer security professionals who are trained in cyber-terrorism, computer forensics, and computer security. Students will study current techniques in data preservation, identification, and extraction, and will perform forensic analysis of systems using popular examination toolkits. 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/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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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/Financial Management degree program 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. 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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Our Ph.D. in Business Administration/Homeland Security: Leadership & Policy degree program prepares graduates for positions of executive leadership in the general field of homeland security. Courses explore issues relating to crisis management, disaster preparedness, and emergency response preparation. Focus is also given to the roles of law enforcement and public safety agencies that provide first response in many types of emergencies. 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/Human Resources Management specialization degree program covers the interrelationships between human resources and the business organization, equipping the manager to function as a specialist in business, industry, and service organizations. The ultimate goal of human resource managers is to achieve peaceful, productive, and profitable organizational outcomes. 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/Industrial/Organizational Psychology degree program focuses on developing competencies required in leaders committed to understanding the strategic practices involved in this field. Courses are grounded in research and customized for maximum professional impact for graduates who aspire to become collaborative change agents within their organization.

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/International Business degree program focuses on the essential elements required to understand and manage international organizations. The global economy requires that domestic and foreign business managers have the knowledge of cultural, economic, political, and legal environments of business and the necessary managerial skills for making management decisions in an international context. 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/Management degree program is for the manager-generalist who must understand how the key parts of an organization function and interrelate. Effective enterprise results when the manager-generalist organizes the efforts of specialists in order to accomplish organizational outcomes. Learners gain the conceptual overview of modern theory and practice in each of the key areas of management. 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/Management Information Systems degree program is designed to train managers how to use computer information systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes. The MIS specialization combines and applies knowledge and skills of the best from both disciplines: computer systems and management. 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/Management of Engineering Technology degree program focuses on integrating practical technical experience with management theory and practice. Engineers and scientists moving toward technical management responsibilities need to establish the skill set and managerial style that will enable them to generate and transfer knowledge while implementing decisions that affect operations. 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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A Ph.D. in Business Administration/Marketing degree moves beyond fundamentals by focusing upon marketing management and marketing research. The courses provide learners the opportunity to enhance and gain new skills and knowledge to effectively market products in a strategically-sound, systematic, ethical, and legal 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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A Ph.D. in Business Administration/Organizational Leadership degree focuses on developing competencies required in leaders committed to understanding the strategic practices involved in this field. Courses are grounded in research and customized for maximum professional impact for graduates who aspire to become collaborative change agents within their organization. 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 degree with a Project Management emphasis program focuses on developing competencies required in leaders committed to understanding the strategic practices involved in this field. Courses are grounded in research and customized for maximum professional impact for graduates who aspire to become collaborative change agents within their organization. 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/Public Administration degree program focuses on the skills needed to meet the challenges of government management at the local, state, and federal levels. Courses focus on acquiring the administrative knowledge and skills in diverse areas such as budgeting, personnel policies, politics, and urban planning.

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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A Ph.D. in Education/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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Our Ph.D. in Education/E-Learning degree program focuses on understanding the unique needs of online learners, developing courses to effectively teach, and tracking student's progress as they complete assignments and tests. With the accessibility and convenience of online learning more students are looking to complete degrees this way, so the need for effective instructors will also likely increase.

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 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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A Ph.D. in Education/Educational Leadership is a comprehensive degree program designed to address the ever-changing and emerging issues within the context of educational settings. The program promotes a broad array of values, knowledge, and skills essential to renew and improve education in the 21st Century. Graduates should gain a coherent understanding of structured learning experiences to professionally share with colleagues to achieve maximum learning outcomes. 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 Education/Ph.D.Ed/English Second Language program provides instruction in the assessment and development of curriculum content and practical information related to bilingual instructional methods that teachers can facilitate in directed classroom settings. Courses will examine age appropriate and culturally relevant materials that incorporate the needs and emphasize respect to learners from diverse backgrounds to adapt content curriculum for ESL/ESOL students.

Candidates should check with their respective state officials to determine if this program meets applicable certification requirements, and they should also hold a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling.

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Our Ph.D. in Education/Global Training and Development degree program addresses the dynamic and integrative approach to prepare consultants, human resource directors, and program developers in how to identify emerging workplace/workforce issues and then design an action-oriented plan to tackle the issues. Courses will combine organizational leadership, adult education, and human resource techniques and practices to apply the practical aspects of these fields towards this specialization. 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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A Ph.D. in Education/Instructional Leadership program provides a solid foundation for educators who desire to improve the instructional capacity of schools and increase student achievement. Instructional leadership, not just by the principal, but by others in both formal and informal leadership roles, play a pivotal role in leading instructional improvements to enhance individual student learning and achievement. 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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International Education is designed to offer learners the chance to advance in the important field of global educational inquiry. Today, leaders are needed who are trained with the skills and practical knowledge required to work effectively within the context of global economic, political, cultural, community influences in education. These same leaders must be aware of global trends and issues in the field of education, recognize the various dimensions of educational interventions and be able to analyze the implications for students nationally and internationally. Learners in this specialization analyze the roles and approaches of international, comparative, and educational 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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A Ph.D. in Education/Leadership in Higher Education degree is designed to develop educator's leadership skills and possibly advance to middle-and senior-level administrator positions including presidents and deans. Graduates can also work as faculty members in colleges and universities around the world. 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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A Ph.D. in Education/Organizational Leadership degree focuses on developing competencies required in leaders committed to understanding the strategic practices involved in this field. Courses are grounded in research and customized for maximum professional impact for graduates who aspire to become collaborative change agents within their organization. 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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A Ph.D. in Education/Special Education program prepares graduates to teach and work with individuals with various types of disabilities. Courses will cover a wide spectrum of issues relating to individuals with disabilities, including the development and characteristics of learners, individual learning differences, instructional strategies, social development, and language development.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 Education/Sports Management degree program is designed to address the ever-changing and emerging issues within the context of educational settings and how to apply educational concepts and management principles in the planning, organizing, leading, and directing of sports and athletics. In this program, learners will further their knowledge of competencies in athletic administration and coaching; explore working problems within the profession to discern solutions; and build an understanding of educational theories related to this field. 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 (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 and Family Therapy (MFT)/Couples 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 marriage counselors. 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 General Family 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 family 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)/Medical Family Therapy 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 dealing with medical issues that may arise. 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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A Ph.D. in Psychology/Gender Diversity Studies program examines the social, cultural, and biological foundations of masculinity, femininity, and sexuality, and how they relate to contemporary gender issues today. Courses examine the construction of sexuality and gender identity as they relate to past and present cultural and social institutions. 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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A Ph.D. in Psychology/General Psychology program instructs students how to apply the principles of psychology to various individual and organizational settings. Courses begin with several basic areas of psychology and research methodology, and then emphasize competency applications of psychology, theory, and research in the graduate's direction of their chosen field. 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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A Ph.D. in Psychology/Health Psychology degree is a newly developed and important area of research, teaching, and clinical practice that examines the influencing factors of the psychological and physical health of people. It is the study of the total matrix of a bio-psychosocial approach in accounting for illness and behavioral health. 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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With a Ph.D. in Psychology in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, graduates will learn to understand people and their work. Students will complete courses in Psychology in order to develop a background in theory, research, and applications of psychology and then go on to determine their relationship to human behavior in organizations. Students will finish off their education with a final research project in which the students will demonstrate their ability to investigate a work place problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend preventative actions.

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