The goals that motivate individuals to pursue doctoral degrees are varied and unique.
Some people want to teach. Some want to consult. Some want to solve real world problems in their practice. Some want to enhance their credibility in order to better influence practice within their field. Some want to shape policy or contribute new knowledge.
Of course, the kind of doctoral degree you ultimately choose to pursue depends on your specific goals and motivations. But it’s good to know the full range of possibilities before you pare down your options and select one. Here’s a list of available doctoral programs at Capella to help guide your decision.
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Professional Doctorate |
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Business and Technology:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Accounting
- Finance
- General Business Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology Management
- Leadership
- Management Education
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Strategy and Innovation
- General Information Technology Management
- Information Assurance and Security
- Information Technology Education
- IT Project Management
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Business and Technology:
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Accounting
- Business Intelligence
- Finance
- Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology Management
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Strategy and Innovation
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Doctor of Information Technology (DIT)
- General Information Technology
- Information Assurance and Security
- Information Technology Education
- IT Project Management
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Counseling and Psychology:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Addiction Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- General Advanced Studies
in Human Behavior
- General Counselor Education
and Supervision
- General Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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Counseling and Psychology:
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
- Clinical Psychology
- School Psychology
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Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
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Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Instructional Design for Online Learning
- K-12 Studies in Education
- Leadership in Education Administration
- Leadership in Higher Education
- Postsecondary and Adult Education
- Professional Studies in Education
- Special Education Leadership
- Nursing Education
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Education: Doctor of Education (EdD)
- Adult Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership and Management
- Performance Improvement Leadership
- Personalized and Competency-Based Instruction
- Reading and Literacy
- Teacher Leader in Digital Transformation
- Teacher Leader in K-12 Studies
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Education Specialist (EdS)
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Leadership in Educational Administration
- Personalized and Competency-Based Instruction
- Reading and Literacy
- Teacher Leader in Digital Transformation
- Teacher Leader in K-12 Studies
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Nursing:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Nursing: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Nursing Practice
- Nursing Practice Preparatory Program
- BSN-to-DNP
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Health Sciences:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Health Sciences:
Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)
- General Health Administration
- Health Care Leadership
- Health Policy and Advocacy
- Health Care Quality and Analytics
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Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
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Public Service:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Criminal Justice
- Emergency Management
- Multidisciplinary Human Services
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- Social and Community Services
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Public Service:
Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)
- General Public Administration
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Capella University offers PhD and professional doctorate degrees in programs ranging from business to education and health to technology. Learn more and follow your reason for getting a doctoral degree.