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Online Doctorate Degrees

A doctorate degree is considered the highest level of education in most countries of the world. It can take from 2-8 years (not counting previous degree levels), and is also referred to as a Ph.D. or doctoral degree. There are levels of post-doctorate study that go beyond this level. The term doctorate comes from the Latin word, docere, meaning “to teach”, which is shortened from licentia dociendi, meaning “license to teach”. So, in practice as well as theory, people with doctorate degrees are able to continue as teachers of that specialty. This becomes clear when we note that most doctoral degrees are in the education field.

Fast fact: According to the 2007 Digest of Education Statistics, more than 27,000 women received doctorate degrees over the 2005-2006 academic year.

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	Nova Southeastern University Request more info on these programs
Doctorate Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Information Systems Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science Doctor of Philosophy in Computing Technology in Education Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems

	Colorado Technical University Online Request more info on these programs
Doctorate Doctor of Computer Science Doctor of Computer Science in Enterprise Information Systems Doctor of Management

	Capella University Request more info on these programs
Doctorate Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - Curriculum and Instruction Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - Instructional Design for Online Learning Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - K-12 Studies in Education Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - Leadership for Higher Education Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - Leadership in Educational Administration Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - Nursing Education Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - Postsecondary and Adult Education Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - Professional Studies in Education Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - Special Education Leadership Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - Training and Performance Improvement Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - Counseling Studies Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - Counselor Education and Supervision Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - General Human Services Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - Health Care Administration Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - Management of Nonprofit Agencies Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - Social and Community Services Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology - General Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology - Information Security Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology - Information Technology Education Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology - Project Management Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management - General Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management - Human Resource Management Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management - Information Technology Management Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management - Leadership Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management - Management Education Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management - Project Management Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology - Educational Psychology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology - General Psychology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Safety - Criminal Justice Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Safety - Emergency Management Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Safety - Public Safety Leadership

	Walden University Request more info on these programs
Doctorate Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Entrepreneurship Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Finance Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Global Supply Chain Management Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Information Systems Management Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - International Business Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Leadership Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Marketing Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Self-Designed Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Social Impact Management Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Technology Entrepreneurship Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Higher Education and Adult Learning Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Teacher Leadership Ed.S. in Educational Technology - General Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Accounting Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Engineering Management Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Finance Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Information Systems Management Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Knowledge Management Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Leadership and Organizational Change Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Learning Management Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Operations Research Ph.D. in Education Ph.D. in Education - Adult Education Leadership Ph.D. in Education - Community College Leadership Ph.D. in Education - Early Childhood Education Ph.D. in Education - Educational Technology Ph.D. in Education - Higher Education Ph.D. in Education - K-12 Educational Leadership Ph.D. in Education - Self-Designed Ph.D. in Education - Special Education Ph.D. in Health Services Ph.D. in Health Services - Community Health Promotion and Education Ph.D. in Health Services - Health Management and Policy Ph.D. in Human Services Ph.D. in Human Services - Clinical Social Work Ph.D. in Human Services - Counseling Ph.D. in Human Services - Criminal Justice Ph.D. in Human Services - Family Studies and Intervention Strategies Ph.D. in Human Services - Human Services Administration Ph.D. in Human Services - Self-Designed Ph.D. in Human Services - Social Policy Analysis and Planning Ph.D. in Psychology Ph.D. in Psychology - Clinical Psychology (Licensure) Ph.D. in Psychology - Counseling Psychology (Licensure) Ph.D. in Psychology - General Psychology: Educational Track Ph.D. in Psychology - General Psychology: Research and Evaluation Track Ph.D. in Psychology - Health Psychology Ph.D. in Psychology - Organizational Psychology Ph.D. in Psychology - School Psychology (Licensure) Ph.D. in Public Health Ph.D. in Public Health - Community Health Promotion and Education Ph.D. in Public Health - Epidemiology Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Criminal Justice Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Health Services Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Homeland Security Policy and Coordination Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Knowledge Management Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Nonprofit Management and Leadership Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Management and Leadership Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Policy Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Safety Management

About our Online Doctorate Degrees

The online doctorate degree programs listed below are offered by well-known and respected institutions. Accrediting agencies accepted by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education recognize these accredited doctorate degrees. Contact the college or university of your choice by using the e-form on the program description page for more information.

Click on any link below to view information on the online doctorate degree program that is of interest to you. Each of these program descriptions include the title of the online doctoral degree program, the name of the online college or university offering the degree, and a short overview. A link to an e-form is provided for you to contact the online school to request more information. You will be contacted by the school with information that will give you the tools you need to earn a doctorate degree online.

Which came first, the doctorate or the doctor?

Although a person who holds a doctorate degree is referred to as “doctor”, it doesn't necessarily mean that they can be called a physician. But, all physicians must hold either a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree (although these are professional degrees, not research-based, post-master, doctorate-level degrees).