Programs

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Doctor of Health Administration - University of Phoenix

The Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) program prepares leaders to respond effectively to the dynamic and ever-changing health care industry. These individuals will have a capacity to critically examine and evaluate issues and trends and feel empowered to influence the destiny of the health care system.

Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership/Information Systems and Technology - University of Phoenix

The mission of the Information Systems and Technology specialization of the Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership degree (DM/IST) is to enable professionals from any industry to understand and evaluate the scope and impact of information systems and technology (IST) from organizational, industry-wide, and global perspectives. The DM/IST curriculum lays a foundation of knowledge in critical thinking, leadership, and the application of IST content areas. Learners integrate this knowledge with their professional experiences and doctoral-level research to create innovative, positive, and practical contributions to the body of IST knowledge. Graduates will be able to influence their organization and environment positively with transformational IST leadership practices.

This doctoral specialization in IST incorporates coursework in fundamental management, organizational, and leadership concepts to engender the development of IST leadership perspectives. As such, learners with a professional leadership background in any discipline will be able to add their unique perspective to the study of the context, breadth, and processes of IST management.

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction - University of Phoenix

The Curriculum and Instruction specialization of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program will prepare learners to become instructional leaders who will strategically manage and lead processes related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Graduates will demonstrate both practical and scholarly knowledge in their use of analytical, critical, and innovative thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions.

Historically, education has been a field of constant evolution and debate, with the pull of philosophical, cultural, and political influences felt throughout the industry. As such, contemporary educators face challenges unlike those faced by their predecessors: Educational leaders must design and facilitate learning in culturally diverse classrooms; manage the needs of multiple stakeholders; develop their classrooms, schools, and systems effectively and efficiently in the face of severe funding pressures; address the demands of regulatory bodies; and meet the outcomes established by the greater educational community.

As the education system undergoes these radical changes, there has been a drastic increase in the need for leaders who are capable of designing innovative curricular models in their institutions and of consistently improving their students- outcomes. The Curriculum and Instruction specialization of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program is offered by University of Phoenix to enable leaders to affect these high levels of performance through applied scholarship, rigorous analysis, and comprehensive evaluation methodology.

Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership - University of Phoenix

The Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership degree program offered by University of Phoenix provides learners who hold a professional master's degree a means of exploring their personal readiness to become leaders in their professions or current organizations. Learners gain a mastery of leadership literature and demonstrate their competence by applying what they learn to current organizational environments.

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership - University of Phoenix

The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) program will prepare learners to become transformational leaders who will strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations. Graduates will be educational practitioners who demonstrate analytical, critical, and innovative thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions. The program is designed to emphasize leadership and to focus on applied research that improves educational environments.

Doctor of Business Administration - University of Phoenix

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program offered by University of Phoenix provides learners who hold a professional master's degree a means of exploring their personal readiness to become leaders in management professions. Learners gain a mastery of business administration literature and demonstrate their competence by applying this knowledge to current business environments.

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology - University of Phoenix

The Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Ph.D./IO) program will prepare graduates for careers in industrial/organizational psychological research, consulting, and instruction with emphasis on employee issues, organizational development, human resource management, and research expertise.

The Ph.D./IO program engages learners in academic inquiry into organizations and human behavior in the world of work, with foundational coursework in the history and functions of I/O psychology as well as an intensive, rigorous research curriculum. Through these dual emphases, the program challenges learners to develop the habits of mind and critical dispositions required to produce complex, yet practical, inquiry aimed at organizational and human development. Furthermore, the program explores the ethical aspects of I/O psychology practice, ensuring that learners respect and work toward enhancing the well being of the people whom they serve.

PhD - Special Education Leadership - Capella University

Strengthen your ability to oversee and advocate for the growing number of students who need special education services, and contribute to the field through your own doctoral research. This specialization provides a strong foundation in general K-12 educational administration, along with focused course work in special education administration, instructional strategies, law, and finance. People who choose this specialization include those pursuing special education leadership positions at the building, district, state, or national level; higher education faculty positions; or consulting positions in the field of special education. The residential colloquia experience: As a doctoral learner, you will attend 3 five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

PhD - General Information Technology - Capella University

Prepare yourself for leadership in the fast-growing field of information technology, while adding to the body of knowledge in the IT discipline through your own doctoral research. This online General Information Technology PhD specialization provides busy IT professionals the opportunity to design a doctoral program to meet specific interests and career goals. Choose course work in a particular IT discipline, such as information security or network architecture and design, or focus on IT within a specific industry, while also developing advanced research and scholarly writing capabilities. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, research, consulting, or higher education faculty positions in the field of information technology.

PhD - General Organization and Management - Capella University

Delve deeply into the management areas that match your professional interests and goals with this flexible organization and management PhD specialization. Required courses offer advanced study in such areas as organizational theory and practice, management strategies and techniques, research methodology, and statistical research techniques, preparing you to contribute to the field through your doctoral research. Focus your study by choosing from a broad range of electives in such areas as human resource management, leadership, and information technology management. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing higher education faculty positions or organizational leadership or consulting positions in a broad range of military, government, and nonprofit fields.

PhD - Human Resource Management - Capella University

Explore and challenge the latest thinking of expert human resource theorists while conducting your own doctoral research to advance the field of human resources. This Human Resource Management PhD specialization is designed to prepare you to lead, consult, or teach in the field of human resources within a complex and global business environment. You will explore and create practical solutions to real-world problems, and prepare yourself to think beyond traditional business boundaries to become a strategic business partner in leading and managing your organization's human assets. Capella's curriculum is mapped to the competencies identified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®). People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in the field of human resources and employee development.

PhD - Information Technology Mgmt - Capella University

Break new ground within the growing field of information technology management through your own doctoral research and advanced academic study into the interdependence of business and IT strategy. This PhD specialization offers a curriculum that balances study of advanced management theory and practice with key information technology planning and delivery strategies, offering the knowledge and leadership skills you need to pioneer innovative solutions to complex information technology issues within today's fast-moving business environment. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing chief information or technology officer, higher education faculty, or consulting positions in the field of information technology management.

PhD - Leadership - Capella University

Enhance your ability to manage and lead in today's fast-paced, global business environment with this online Leadership PhD specialization. The curriculum offers a strong foundation in key business functions, along with focused leadership courses that allow you to carve your niche as a leadership expert in such areas as global leadership, leadership development, entrepreneurial leadership, and upper-echelon leadership. You will also conduct and apply advanced doctoral research to develop real-world answers to the challenges facing complex, 21st century organizations. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing higher education faculty positions or leadership or consulting positions in a variety of military, government, business, and nonprofit settings.

PhD - Instructional Design for Online Learning - Capella University

Equip yourself to lead and manage instructional challenges in the growing field of online education. This PhD specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning focuses on the theory and leadership of instructional design, including creating and applying instructional design models, leading the implementation of instructional solutions, leading strategic instructional design initiatives, and conducting and applying instructional design research. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing dean, director or other high-level leadership positions in a variety online learning settings, including educational institutions, corporations, the military, health care, and government.

PhD - Leadership for Higher Education - Capella University

Prepare yourself to lead community colleges, universities, and other postsecondary education organizations in both academic and administrative positions. Through advanced course work in higher education leadership and administration, as well as your own doctoral research, develop the knowledge and critical-thinking skills to be a bold, innovative, ethical leader. People who choose this specialization are often faculty members or administrators pursuing or holding department chair, dean, provost, student service director, president, or vice president positions in higher education institutions or organizations that service the higher education market. This specialization is also designed to allow you to concurrently enroll in the Post-Master’s Certificate in Enrollment Management and earn a professional certificate from Noel-Levitz.

PhD - Leadership in Educational Administration - Capella University

Conduct your own doctoral research in the challenging, growing field of P–12 administration, and develop the skills to translate theory into effective, innovative leadership practices. This specialization is one of very few online programs that is state-approved, a requirement for principal or superintendent licensure in a number of states. It is also aligned with standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). Throughout the program, you will develop a professional portfolio that demonstrates your doctoral competencies to current and future employers. People who choose this specialization include those pursuing leadership positions such as principal, director, or superintendent at the district level, or higher education faculty positions.

PhD - Post-secondary and Adult Education - Capella University

Enhance your qualifications in adult education and college teaching, one of the fastest growing occupations in the country. The curriculum focuses on theories of adult learning and distance education, critical analysis and research skills, best practices in postsecondary adult instruction, and the application of theory and research to develop effective learning environments for individuals from diverse backgrounds. The Postsecondary and Adult Education specialization is also designed to allow you to concurrently enroll in Capella’s Post-Master’s Certificate in College Teaching and earn two valuable credentials at the same time. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing faculty positions or education leadership positions in a variety of adult learning settings, including higher education institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and the military.

PhD - Professional Studies in Education - Capella University

This online PhD program in education is designed for experienced educators or administrators working in a variety of teaching or training situations. The flexible program provides optimal opportunity for you to build upon previous knowledge and experience, and choose course work and research topics most interesting or relevant to your current position or career aspirations. In addition to earning a PhD, you will have the option to earn a Post-Master's Certificate in Enrollment Management (along with a professional Enrollment Management certificate from Noel-Levitz) or a Post-Master's Certificate in College Teaching as part of your program. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing postsecondary faculty or P–12 master teacher positions, or consulting or leadership positions in a variety of educational settings, including higher education, business, nonprofit organizations, the military, health care, or government.

PhD - Training and Performance Improvement - Capella University

Gain increased credibility as a leader in training and performance improvement through this PhD specialization that also includes valuable certification in ROI Methodology^TM from the ROI Institute^TM. Based on the American Society for Training & Development's (ASTD) Human Performance Improvement model, the specialization is designed to deepen your understanding of strategic and tactical issues that are critical to the success of performance improvement interventions, and provide you opportunity to advance the field through your own doctoral research. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing chief learning officer, director-level, consulting, or higher education faculty positions in training, performance improvement, instructional design, or career counseling.

PhD - Educational Psychology - Capella University

Deepen your knowledge of educational development and psychological research with this PhD in Educational Psychology specialization that can be tailored to meet your professional needs and research interests. Through your choice of electives, you can focus your study in such areas as instructional design science, teaching science, or developmental science, or choose a broader field of study. People who choose this specialization often plan to pursue careers as professors, educational psychologists, researchers, program administrators, or consultants.