Online Doctoral Degrees

At a Glance

Next Start Date: May 27, 2024

Transfer Credits: Varies by program

Accreditation: ACBSP Accredited

Why Earn Your Doctoral Degree With Walden?

career icon The top choice for doctoral students: No. 1 conferrer of doctoral research degrees.*

book icon Purposeful programs: 25 doctoral programs and over 150 specializations available to support your goals.

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Explore Our Programs

Doctoral

Business and Management

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
PhD in Management
PhD in Management - Completion Program

Criminal Justice

PhD in Criminal Justice

Education

Doctor of Education (EdD)
Education Specialist (EdS)
PhD in Education (Traditional and Fast Track)

Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
PhD in Nursing

Psychology

PhD in Clinical Psychology
PhD in Developmental Psychology
PhD in Forensic Psychology
PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
PhD in Psychology
PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership

Public Policy and Administration

Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)
PhD in Public Policy and Administration

Public Health and Health Sciences

Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
PhD in Health Education and Promotion
PhD in Health Services
PhD in Public Health

Social Work and Human Services

Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
Doctor of Human Services
PhD in Human Services
PhD in Social Work

Testimonials

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*Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Integrated Postsecondary Education Database (IPEDS). Retrieved July 2018; includes 2017 preliminary data and all classifications of instructional programs (CIP) codes. A doctoral research degree is a PhD or other doctoral degree that requires advanced work beyond the master’s level, including the preparation and defense of a dissertation based on original research or the planning and execution of an original project demonstrating substantial artistic or scholarly achievement.

Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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