Distance Learning PhD Programs

Following are the top accredited universities offering the Distance Learning PhD Programs:

Capella University

- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) diploma programs are presented within the following colleges: School of Business and Technology; School of Education; School of Human Services; Harold Abel School of Psychology; School of Public Service Leadership.

- In a 2005 alumni survey, 89% of respondents say they use new skills obtained at Capella of their careers.

- Capella has been particular a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) for the academic years 2007?2012.

Indiana State University

- The distance utility: scientific doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in technology management is obtainable via ISU's College of Technology in cooperation with a consortium of four exclusive universities.

- The University modified into named among the Best in the Midwest in the 2010 model of

- It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Nova Southeastern University

- The Department of Occupational Therapy at NSU offers the research doctorate: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Distance Education.

- Students will travel to the NSU campus once each semester for intensive course work.

- The core curriculum for the PhD includes core courses, electives, doctoral research courses, residency, and a dissertation.

- Courses in the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy) program are organized into four areas of focus: Leadership, Advanced practice, Entrepreneurship, and Research.

University of Utah

- The University of Utah College of Nursing offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Distance Program.

- All course work applied to the degree must be completed within seven years.

- The College of Nursing is a member of the Western Commission for Higher Education in Nursing and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

University of Florida

- The Department of Classics offers the PhD in Latin and Roman Studies and PhD in Classical Civilization by distance learning.

- The University of Florida is the state's oldest, largest and most comprehensive university.

- It was ranked 2nd among all universities in Kiplinger's magazine "Top 10 Best Values in Public Colleges" (2008).

University of Leicester (UK)

- It offers the PhD by distance learning, launched in January 2005. All research students in the School of Law become members of the University Graduate School.

- The School of Law is regularly placed amongst the 20 best in the country.

- The University of Leicester was granted its Royal Charter in 1957.

Aston University (UK)

- It offers the PhD in Applied Linguistics by distance learning.

- Entry requirements and application procedures are the same as for on-campus programmes.

- It is ranked 13th out of 113 UK Universities by the 2010 Complete University Guide.

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