Auburn University constantly strives to keep up with the times. Because of that motive, the university has decided to adapt the concept of online degree courses. Through this type of course, one will be able to pursue further studies while he works. Professionals do not have to choose between their careers and their education because they can now accomplish both at the same time.

Industrial and Systems Engineering has always been one of the most in-demand courses in America and as well as all throughout the world, and it will be a delight for students to know that there are now distance PhD degree programs in Auburn University.

As an entry requirement for current available online PhD degree programs, you need a bachelor’s degree (from a recognized university) in relevant subject area with strong academic background in mathematics, probability, statistics and computer usage. With admission application, original transcripts and three letters of recommendation (from former teachers or work supervisors), you also need to submit GRE or GMAT scores. If you are an international student, along with above mentioned requirements, you are also required to submit recent TOFEL scores.

To accomplish the current PhD program, students need to complete 48 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree (18 hours will be core of Industrial and Systems Engineering). The last part of this program will be 12 hours of research dissertation. Depending on the background support, grants, and main focus of the research, students may also be required to complete some advanced courses. For example students with main research related to Occupational Safety and Ergonomics may require advanced courses in safety, ergonomics and research methods. Students conducting research in injury prevention may take some advanced courses in epidemiology and public health. The PhD process mainly starts with the development of an individual study plan. A major professor will be appointed for further guidance about study plan, research project design and dissertation submission.

One of the best things that everyone should look forward to about getting an online degree in the said field is the fact that the university only has a sequenced two-semester residency requirement, compared to other universities which require more resident time at university campuses. In this way international and professional students with full-time jobs can be able to complete their degrees in the connivance of their own time and space. However it is important to mention that a regular and constant contact (via Phone, Fax and Internet) will be maintained between student and the faculty members. Online courses will be severed via video based Outreach Program. Distance student will also follow the similar course outline and exams like on-campus students. However they are only required to attend the campus where oral exams need to be conducted for last dissertation.

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The Denton-based University takes pride in having two health science center branches in Dallas (Texas) and Houston (Texas) and continues to improve their health science courses by adapting new academic measures particularly the PhD Degree Program in Nursing, which is the largest in the U.S.

TWU’s College of Nursing’s doctoral program started in 1971 and was the first doctoral program in nursing in the Southwest. To date, an estimate of 425 students have graduated from the program and are now positioned as professionals throughout the country. It is important to mention that TWU is currently offering two PhD degree programs for Nursing; Doctoral Program in Nursing Science (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). However distance PhD program is only available for Nursing Science. With the emphasis on research and areas focusing on women’s health, TWU’s PhD Degree Program in Nursing Science is offered at the Denton Campus and Houston Center while the Doctor of Nursing Practice is only offered at the Dallas Center.

As an entry requirement for online PhD degree program in Nursing Science, you need a master’s degree in related subject area (a major in nursing) from a recognized university. As prior qualifications, you need a course in statistics and a graduate level course in research. You also need to submit recent GRE scores or Miller Analogies Test with two letters of recommendations, a personal statement about research interests and professional goals, a current license to practice professional nursing in the USA and recent and updated CV. Admission applications can be submitted during three academic periods – Fall (till 1st of May), Spring (till 15th of September) and in Summer (till 1st of February).

The current PhD program requires 60 semester hours (post master’s credits) to complete this degree. The course needs to be completed in various parts: Major (30 hours plus dissertation), Free Electives (18 hours), Women’s Health Elective (3 hours) and Education Elective (3 hours). At this initial point of admission process, an advisor will be allocated for further guidance and help. The first stage will be initiated by planning for first twelve hours of course work.

With successful completion of this initial stage, an advisory committee (with three members) will be formed. To determine the real progress towards PhD degree, next stage will be a preliminary examination. After the successful completion of all required courses and preliminary exam, student will pursue for a PhD research project and dissertation. Student will continue to receive constant guidance from a chairperson and two additional committee members. With dissertation submission, the last stage of this course will be a final oral examination. It is important to point out that nurses who obtain this degree will also be able to teach and mentor other nurses and nurse scholars.

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For students and professionals seeking an online PhD Degree Program in Electrical Engineering, the University is a top-notch choice because most graduate courses are made available through the facilities of Engineering Outreach, a high-grade distance learning program. The University’s Engineering Outreach Program gives students an opportunity to take 400 level and 500 level videotape courses that are all applicable masters and doctoral degrees. It takes pride in having the best video outreach programs in the country and a host of experts that conduct research in variety of fields.

As an entry requirement for online PhD degree program in Electrical Engineering, (apart from your degree in related field) your earlier research, academic performance and achievements will be reviewed. With your admission application, you also need to send personal recommendations with recent TOFEL and GRE scores. It is important to point out that admission also depends on the availability of research faculty in student’s area of interest. Masters qualifications can get preference over bachelor degrees. Therefore students with bachelor qualifications are encouraged to obtain a master’s degree prior to admittance in current program.

To complete this PhD degree program, you require 78 (minimum) credits beyond the bachelor degree. 39 of these credits will be completed as taught courses and rest as doctoral research and dissertation. Graduate students will be accepted for a PhD candidacy, with completion of a Preliminary Examination and acceptance of their research proposals. The current preliminary exam has two key parts: written and the oral. The Preliminary Examination is only offered twice a year and can be conducted after the completion of the majority of the courses. The next stage of this program requires approval of a research proposal by the research committee. With written submission of the proposal, you also need to do an oral presentation.

It is important to point out that current program also requires compulsory residency of two (consecutive) semesters at Moscow campus. This period will be allocated for intense study and research to provide a creative environment for PhD degree program. Apart from their Moscow campus, you can also fulfill this requirement at Idaho Falls Center for Higher Education or at UI Engineering Education in Boise, however you need a prior approval by department chair and research committee.

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The world-class research effort of its student and academe are not without basis. UAH’s Engineering Department has recently received national recognition after Engineering professor Richard Fork presented an overview of his research during an interview with Fox News. The TV news networks came to the campus to shed light on Fork’s research activities. Together with Dr. Fork, several students who have been working with him are investigating on the possibility of using layers to deflect asteroids away from the Earth.

Engineers aiming to pursue a distance or online PhD Degree Program in Industrial, Systems and Engineering Management can now gain the UAH academic advantage.
If you are ready to pursue any of the above mentioned distance PhDs (in Industrial, Systems or Engineering Management), you need an ABET-accredited BS degree in engineering with minimum of 3.0 GPA (for undergraduates) and 3.5 (for graduate levels). You are also required GRE scores with five years of work experience or if you are currently full-time engineer in a U.S.-based organization, you can submit the application.

To complete this program, student needs 66 hours (beyond the bachelor’s degree) with 6 key areas; Major, Supporting Courses, First Minor, Math/stat Minor, Foreign Language/Ancillary Skills, and the last dissertation. The current programs are designed with a supervisory committee of five members, advising each doctoral candidate. These members will be representing the candidate’s major field of study.

It is important to mention that current program requires some residency; either taking nine hours of graduate work (In each of two consecutive semesters) or taking six semester hours of graduate work in each of the three (out of four) consecutive semesters.

For students in need of assistance, there are several funding resources for the graduate programs. Women who wish to pursue a PhD Degree in aerospace-related science and engineering can receive aid from the Amelia Earhart Fellowship. Other fellowships include: Alabama Space Grant Consortium Graduate Fellowship, UAH Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship, Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships, UAH Dimopoullos Fellowship, and IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Program.

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Along with their successful distance Graduate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science and Master’s of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN), university is also offering PhDs in Health Sciences-Nutrition Track and Clinical Nutrition. The current distance PhD in Health Sciences-Nutrition Track has a well-established record in granting PhD Degree Programs to professionals since 2000 when it initiated a 60-credit PhD course, also incorporating 15 more credits in nutrition. Similar to the Graduate Certificate and Master’s program, this course is facilitated online.

The current list of research areas is quite wide, accepting applications from fields like dentistry and allied dental services to nursing and optometry. However you must need a master’s degree in related field with an overall GPA of 3.0 and higher. The deadline for all applications is 1st of March. You need to submit a complete admission form with required application fee, original transcripts of highest degrees, GRE scores, three professional recommendations, personal statement about research interests, current CV and current professional certificate (for some cases only). International students also need to submit their TOFEL results (550 or higher on the written English test will be acceptable).

The current admission process will take three key stages; first stage will review the applications and recommend the best candidates for an interview. Second stage will take two parts, first an interview with faculty team and later a one-to-one meeting with the future research advisor. The last stage is mainly about an admission offer, if the research advisor will be in an agreeable position to supervise. The present 60 credit course is mainly divided into five key parts; core courses (9 credits), research methods (12 credits), specializations/ electives (12-24 credits), candidacy (3 credits) and last dissertation (12-24 credits). It is important to point out that current program requires some residency; attendance on one on-campus doctoral seminar research symposium, a scholarly presentation on a pre-approved topic and the last public defense at university campus.

Apart from their well-known distance PhD in Health Sciences-Nutrition Track, in 2003, the University’s first clinical doctorate program in nutrition (51- credit program) was started also as a web-based program that focuses learners on the advanced clinical practice. The research project and clinical doctorate residency required of this program is an assurance that the University continues to assess and upgrade its health course offerings and pursues professionalism among health practitioners.

As an entry requirement, you need RD credential and a master’s degree in relevant area of research with at least GPA of 3.4. A successful candidate also needs three years of professional experience as a clinical RD. The successful applicants will be asked for an interview with faculty team. The successful candidates will start their 51 credit program on part-time bases, completing their degrees in four to five years (normally).

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While the Amrdige University continues to focus in theological studies, the University has expanded its courses offering over the years and even offered residential and online PhD Degree Programs such as: Doctor of Ministry in Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy

The Doctor of Ministry in Family Therapy offers an advanced professional degree for church organizations and other religious vocations. By obtaining such degree, students will be prepared for counseling ministry particularly in counseling couples, families, and individuals and other counseling profession. The degree will also allow students to possess skills necessary for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Amridge University’s PhD Degree programs in Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Marriage are 60-hour semester research programs, combined with traditional and non-traditional extended learning delivery systems so that students can further their academic excellence in both therapeutic expertise and scholarship. Students will need to pass rigorous school materials in the following theories: counseling and therapy, human development, problems with abuse and addiction, cultural diversity, and research. It is important to point out that current PhD degree programs require compulsory (one week) residency during each academic year (in each of the first fall semesters). This period of residency is entirely allocated for two major courses with face to face participations. The rest of the programs have been designed around internet based live sessions with regular interaction between students and professors. A normal full-time student can finish these programs in 4 years of duration.

As an entry requirement, you need a master’s degree from a recognized university in related area of research. Along with your admission application, you also need official transcripts, TOFEL and GRE test scores and three letters of recommendations (One from a former teacher, one from a colleague, and one from your employers). You also need to submit a monograph (on your career goals) and a term paper to reflect your research and academic writing skills. After the application consideration, a last interview will be conducted. In some rare cases this interview can be conducted via telephone.

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Saybrook’s online learning includes individually-mentored courses and online class that expertly facilitates faculty and student interaction. It takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of psychology by preparing students as future professionals in health care, teaching, mediation and conflict resolution, community development, consultation, counseling and guidance.

The key available areas of research for distance PhD Psychology are Consciousness and Spirituality, Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology, Integrative Health Studies, Organizational Systems, Social Transformation.

Saybrook’s online PhD Degree in Organizational Systems is an innovative course on a wide array of fields like management, education, business, systems design, government, community services, and health care. Students working for this degree are expected to harness their skills at designing and changing organizations. They can also specialized in areas like Human Systems Inquiry and Social Systems Design; Organizational Development and Transformation; and Sustainability and Organizational Systems.

The Saybrook School’s online PhD Degree in Human Science seeks to understand the human condition intricately related to topics like popular media and culture, technology, architecture, bio-ethics and race, consciousness, justice and equality, physician and patient spirituality, religious and therapeutic values in relationship to health care, meaning of sports, and gender and violence.

If you are planning to get an admission in any of above mentioned courses, you need a master’s degree from a recognized university in the relevant area of research. Currently Saybrook Graduate School is offering two sessions for admissions; September and March. It is important to mention that current programs require twice a year residential conference at San Francisco campus. Rest of course has been planned with virtual classroom settings, contacting classmates and professors regularly.

With virtual classes, research work and online discussions, students work together as a group and complete their assignments efficiently. If you are in financial difficulties, Graduate School is also offering various scholarships; Saybrook Psy.D. Scholar Program, New Student Scholarship, Community Leadership Scholarship, and the Leir Charitable Trusts Scholarship. It is important to remember that all Scholarship applications need to be submitted three months in advance to your registration application.

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It is important to point out that current program also requires some residency (for a calendar year, you need a minimum of 18 semester hours residency) as a part of this course. This requirement should be completed during the second third of the course work. Or most students try to complete this requirement after 15-24 hours of Consortium coursework. So if you are living in the America or in any of the European countries, you can fulfill this requirement easily.

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What makes the NCU experience apart from other online schools is the flexible timetable they offer. Students can work at their own pace by not requiring them campus residency.

Business online professors require students to produce a well-constructed dissertation to establish each learner’s research and business competence. Unlike other online PhD Degree Programs in Business, NCU requires 84 semester credits to furnish students with necessary coursework in business.

NCU’s School of Business and Technology Management offers 21 specializations that no other online PhD Degree program can offer. Learners who complete 18 semester credit hours of specialized courses may have their specialization recorded on their diplomas as a badge of honor.

The business specializations include Advanced Accounting; Computer Information Security; Criminal Justice; Homeland Security; Homeland; Security Leadership & Policy; Human Resources Management; Industrial/Organizational Electronic Commerce; Financial Management; Corporate and Campus Security Applied Computer Science; Business; Business Quantitative Methods; Health Care Administration; Psychology; International Business; Management; Management Information Systems; Management of Engineering and Technology Marketing; Organizational Leadership; Public Administration; Sports Management Leadership.

Aside from the PhD degree in Business, NCU also offers a PhD degree in Psychology that also requires dissertation. Psychology graduate students can choose among these specializations to further their academic potentials: Gender Studies, Gender Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Industrial/Organizational Psychological, and Marriage and Family Therapy.

With online PhD degree programs in Business and Psychology, university is also offering distance PhD in Education. Currently, PhD education is offering 14 areas of specializations. Starting from Curriculum and Teaching to fields like Sports Management Leadership. To complete this PhD, you need 81 semester credits of course work (beyond the bachelor degree). As a part of this program, you will be doing research, comprehensive coursework and the last dissertation.

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Michigan Tech understands the needs of students and professionals seeking for distance or online PhD Degree Programs and now offers their key courses as off-campus PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics.

Michgan Tech’s off-campus PhD Degree Programs allows students to earn course credit from the convenience of their office or home. Off-campus courses are videotaped, streamed, and uploaded on the Internet. Web-conferencing and e-mail lists are also used to facilitate interaction and discussion between professors and students. Michigan Tech’s distance PhD Degree Programs are taught by expert ECE faculty. The current off-campus PhD course needs minimum 20 semester credits of graduate courses and a last dissertation to submit.

It is also important to mention that most of these off-campus PhD degree programs have been design for professionals from different industries. For example current off-campus PhDs offered by Mechanical and Engineering Mechanics departments are only available to the employees of Ford Motor Company. Therefore if you are already working in the Engineering industry, you need an approval from your employer to contact the university research department. As an entry requirement, you need an M.S. degree in engineering or any other closely related field. You also need at least 3.5 GPA for your completed course work during your degree.

Once your application will be approved by your employer and the university, an advisory committee will be setup by the university. From the start of this PhD degree Program, till end of the course, an advisor will be in close contact with the student. For industry students, advisor can even reside and advice the employer for this doctoral research. As an off-campus PhD, student only needs two weeks of residence at the university for his/ her final defense examination.

Apart from their off-campus PhD programs, Michigan Tech also offers on-campus PhD Degree Programs in Atmospheric Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computational Science Engineering, Engineering Physics, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science and Engineering and Environmental Engineering.

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