{"id":2684,"date":"2024-01-21T12:32:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T12:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlanta-us.university\/atlantauniversity\/?page_id=2684"},"modified":"2024-01-21T12:34:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T12:34:22","slug":"doctorate-degree","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atlanta-us.university\/atlantauniversity\/doctorate-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"DOCTORATE DEGREE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Berkshire University offers accredited Doctorate Program in a wide range of disciplines or areas of study. Below we have mentioned the admission requirements &amp; fee structure for this program. You will also find\u00a0the list of majors that we offer under our doctorate\/PhD program. If your desired major is not listed, you\u00a0can make a request for that <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_ee0f83-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_ee0f83-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_ee0f83-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id_ee0f83-5d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_ee0f83-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_ee0f83-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_ee0f83-5d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_cf5427-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_cf5427-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_cf5427-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_cf5427-e8{position:relative;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_cf5427-e8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Doctoral Degrees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A doctorate<\/strong>&nbsp;is the highest level of academic degree awarded by universities, and can take anywhere from three to eight years (or more) to complete. Some doctoral programs require students to already have a master\u2019s before enrolling, while others can be started directly after completion of undergraduate study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different types of doctoral degrees, but the most common is the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Depending on the specific degree awarded, earning a doctorate can qualify graduates to teach at the university level, or work in a position that requires extensive training and education. Psychologists and medical doctors are two examples of professionals who must hold doctoral degrees in order to become licensed to practice in their field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Credits and Duration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The program may take 2 to 4 years complete, depending upon the schedule selected by the student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Majors Offered<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the majors listed below, other majors are also provided. If your desired major is not listed below, you can make a request for that <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Business &amp; Management<br>\u2013 Education &amp; Human Development<br>\u2013 Criminal Justice<br>\u2013 Science<br>\u2013 Psychology<br>\u2013 Engineering<br>\u2013 Performing Arts<br>\u2013 Law and Legal Studies<br>\u2013 Nursing<br>\u2013 Occupational Safety &amp; Fire Science<br>\u2013 Applied Arts<br>\u2013 Health Sciences<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_8c9159-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_8c9159-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_8c9159-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_8c9159-18{position:relative;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_8c9159-18\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Doctoral Degrees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few of the most popular doctorates that are available online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Psychology (Ph.D.; PsyD):<\/strong>&nbsp;The Ph.D. in psychology is sometimes considered a research and teaching degree while the Doctor of Psychology is considered a counseling degree, but there are no hard and fast rules as to which is which. Sub-specialties include clinical psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology or organizational psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education (Ph.D.; EdD):&nbsp;<\/strong>As a general rule, the Ph.D. in Education prepares graduates for academic teaching or administrative careers whereas the Ed.D. prepares primary and secondary school administrators or teachers in academic departments of education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engineering (Ph.D.; DCS):&nbsp;<\/strong>Ph.D.s in many branches of engineering can be pursued through distance learning. Popular areas of study include computer science (sometimes called a Doctor of Computer Science or DCS), electrical engineering, civil engineering and mechanical engineering. Some programs award a Doctor of Engineering degree (D.Eng).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Public Health (Ph.D.; DPH):&nbsp;<\/strong>Doctoral degrees in public health prepare graduates for administrative or research careers in community health or related social health fields, including epidemiology. The Doctor of Public Health degree (DPH) usually emphasizes public health policy studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Business (Ph.D.; DBA):&nbsp;<\/strong>The Ph.D. in business or the Doctor of Business Administration degree prepares graduates for research and teaching positions in business.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_41affa-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_41affa-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id_41affa-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_41affa-8d > 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.kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{color:#ffffff;background:#444444;border-color:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box_a85301-df\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_command kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><path d=\"M1.5 0c-.83 0-1.5.67-1.5 1.5s.67 1.5 1.5 1.5h.5v1h-.5c-.83 0-1.5.67-1.5 1.5s.67 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5-.67 1.5-1.5v-.5h1v.5c0 .83.67 1.5 1.5 1.5s1.5-.67 1.5-1.5-.67-1.5-1.5-1.5h-.5v-1h.5c.83 0 1.5-.67 1.5-1.5s-.67-1.5-1.5-1.5-1.5.67-1.5 1.5v.5h-1v-.5c0-.83-.67-1.5-1.5-1.5zm0 1c.28 0 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