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Doctor of Philosophy in Education

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The Harvard Ph.D. in Education trains cutting-edge researchers who work across disciplines to generate knowledge and translate discoveries into transformative policy and practice.

Offered jointly by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Ph.D. in Education provides you with full access to the extraordinary resources of Harvard University and prepares you to assume meaningful roles as university faculty, researchers, senior-level education leaders, and policymakers.

As a Ph.D. candidate, you will collaborate with scholars across all Harvard graduate schools on original interdisciplinary research. In the process, you will help forge new fields of inquiry that will impact the way we teach and learn. The program’s required coursework will develop your knowledge of education and your expertise in a range of quantitative and qualitative methods needed to conduct high-quality research. Guided by the goal of making a transformative impact on education research, policy, and practice, you will focus on independent research in various domains, including human development, learning and teaching, policy analysis and evaluation, institutions and society, and instructional practice.   

Curriculum Information

The Ph.D. in Education requires five years of full-time study to complete. You will choose your individual coursework and design your original research in close consultation with your HGSE faculty adviser and dissertation committee. The requirements listed below include the three Ph.D. concentrations: Culture, Institutions, and Society; Education Policy and Program Evaluation; and Human Development, Learning and Teaching . 

We invite you to review an example course list, which is provided in two formats — one as the full list by course number and one by broad course category . These lists are subject to modification. 

Ph.D. Concentrations and Examples

Summary of Ph.D. Program

Doctoral Colloquia  In year one and two you are required to attend. The colloquia convenes weekly and features presentations of work-in-progress and completed work by Harvard faculty, faculty and researchers from outside Harvard, and Harvard doctoral students. Ph.D. students present once in the colloquia over the course of their career.

Research Apprenticeship The Research Apprenticeship is designed to provide ongoing training and mentoring to develop your research skills throughout the entire program.

Teaching Fellowships The Teaching Fellowship is an opportunity to enhance students' teaching skills, promote learning consolidation, and provide opportunities to collaborate with faculty on pedagogical development.

Comprehensive Exams  The Written Exam (year 2, spring) tests you on both general and concentration-specific knowledge. The Oral Exam (year 3, fall/winter) tests your command of your chosen field of study and your ability to design, develop, and implement an original research project.

Dissertation  Based on your original research, the dissertation process consists of three parts: the Dissertation Proposal, the writing, and an oral defense before the members of your dissertation committee.

Culture, Institutions, and Society (CIS) Concentration

In CIS, you will examine the broader cultural, institutional, organizational, and social contexts relevant to education across the lifespan. What is the value and purpose of education? How do cultural, institutional, and social factors shape educational processes and outcomes? How effective are social movements and community action in education reform? How do we measure stratification and institutional inequality? In CIS, your work will be informed by theories and methods from sociology, history, political science, organizational behavior and management, philosophy, and anthropology. You can examine contexts as diverse as classrooms, families, neighborhoods, schools, colleges and universities, religious institutions, nonprofits, government agencies, and more.

Education Policy and Program Evaluation (EPPE) Concentration

In EPPE, you will research the design, implementation, and evaluation of education policy affecting early childhood, K–12, and postsecondary education in the U.S. and internationally. You will evaluate and assess individual programs and policies related to critical issues like access to education, teacher effectiveness, school finance, testing and accountability systems, school choice, financial aid, college enrollment and persistence, and more. Your work will be informed by theories and methods from economics, political science, public policy, and sociology, history, philosophy, and statistics. This concentration shares some themes with CIS, but your work with EPPE will focus on public policy and large-scale reforms.

Human Development, Learning and Teaching (HDLT) Concentration

In HDLT, you will work to advance the role of scientific research in education policy, reform, and practice. New discoveries in the science of learning and development — the integration of biological, cognitive, and social processes; the relationships between technology and learning; or the factors that influence individual variations in learning — are transforming the practice of teaching and learning in both formal and informal settings. Whether studying behavioral, cognitive, or social-emotional development in children or the design of learning technologies to maximize understanding, you will gain a strong background in human development, the science of learning, and sociocultural factors that explain variation in learning and developmental pathways. Your research will be informed by theories and methods from psychology, cognitive science, sociology and linguistics, philosophy, the biological sciences and mathematics, and organizational behavior.

Program Faculty

The most remarkable thing about the Ph.D. in Education is open access to faculty from all Harvard graduate and professional schools, including the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Harvard Kennedy School, the Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School, and the Harvard School of Public Health. Learn about the full Ph.D. Faculty.

Jarvis R. Givens

Jarvis Givens studies the history of American education, African American history, and the relationship between race and power in schools.

Paul L. Harris

Paul Harris is interested in the early development of cognition, emotion, and imagination in children.

Meira Levinson

Meira Levinson is a normative political philosopher who works at the intersection of civic education, youth empowerment, racial justice, and educational ethics. 

Luke W. Miratrix

Luke Miratrix is a statistician who explores how to best use modern statistical methods in applied social science contexts.

Eric Taylor

Eric Taylor studies the economics of education, with a particular interest in employer-employee interactions between schools and teachers — hiring and firing decisions, job design, training, and performance evaluation.

Paola Uccelli

Paola Ucelli studies socio-cultural and individual differences in the language development of multilingual and monolingual students.

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Dissertations.

The following is a complete listing of successful Ph.D. in Education dissertations to-date. Dissertations from November 2014 onward are publicly available in the Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) , the online repository for Harvard scholarship.

• 2022 Graduate Dissertations (265 KB pdf)
• 2021 Graduate Dissertations (177 KB pdf)
• 2020 Graduate Dissertations (121 KB pdf)
• 2019 Graduate Dissertations (68.3 KB pdf)

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Department of Genetic Medicine

Human genetics and genomics training program.

The Johns Hopkins Training program in Human Genetics and Genomics (HGG program) provides students with a robust foundation in all aspects of human genetics and genomics. In particular, the consequences of variation in our genomes on cellular biology, biochemistry, metabolism, development, physiology and, ultimately, human phenotypes. Building on this foundation, our trainees explore the array of mechanisms by which genetic variation interacts with environmental variables to contribute to disease mechanisms and risk, explored through the lens of normal and disease states in human biology and organ systems. The program provides an alternative to the combined M.D./Ph.D. program for those who want to carry out genetic studies in man but do not want the M.D. degree.

Our students become increasingly skilled and independent in adding to their knowledge and in identifying key questions and incisive approaches that can advance their fields. The ability to design incisive experiments that appropriately employ quantitative methods to analyze and interpret the data with rigor and integrity is central to their training.

The HGG program also strives to provide students with a diverse and inclusive environment and supports acquisition of fundamental skills for their chosen career path, including written and oral communication skills. Throughout their training, students are provided with opportunities to acquire the professional skills and experiences needed to guide selection of, and facilitate transition into, any number of relevant careers, including research in academia and industry, teaching, science-writing, policy, law, and consulting. 

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The HGG program is distinct from other programs in the JHU School of Medicine in its emphasis on human genetic variation; in particular, the origins, population distribution, and consequences for gene regulatory networks and, hence, phenotypic effects of human genetic variation. In essence, how genetic variation interacts with environmental variables to contribute to human health and disease. HGG remains one of the most prominent PhD training programs in genetics nationwide, producing incisive and creative thought leaders, skilled in the use of emerging genetic tools to dissect problems in human biology/clinical medicine.

A curriculum equipped for the challenges in 21st century genetics as applied to human biology and medicine: The rapidly expanding appreciation of genetic variation in medicine and health has arisen in tandem with dramatic technological advances. Holding this in tension with foundational concepts in genetics has necessitated a significant evolution of our training paradigm. HGG provides a unique training experience. Our revised curriculum integrates training in genetics, molecular and cellular biology with training in human pathobiology, disease mechanisms, computational and genomic tools, to equip HGG trainees for the emerging role of genetics in health.

Built for data: Contemporary genetic research increasingly necessitates computational competence and utilization of large data sets. The diverse and highly integrated HGG preceptor community includes a uniquely trained cohort of computational geneticists with deep training in phenotype definition, clinical disease, machine learning and genetic variation preparing our students for current and future data-driven discoveries. Of recently matriculated students, 31% are engaged in computationally intensive research.

Unique exposure to the interface between patient care and research: We take advantage of our position in a prominent school of medicine to provide HGG students with several unique opportunities. Among these, many students attend the weekly DGM Clinical Case Conference , allowing students to place genetic research in a clinically relevant context. Our students have the opportunity to work alongside the clinical and genetic counseling teams in preparing reports for the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man ( OMIM ) . This provides writing, clinical and professional development opportunities for our trainees that are not available elsewhere. We offer an elective, Understanding genetic disease , where students each observe a patient/family in a clinic under medical geneticist/counselor supervision. In class, they summarize the clinical issues and further discuss the epidemiology, pathogenesis, molecular genetic bases, treatment options, potential clinical trials, and research needs of the condition.

A training environment that promotes student initiatives and inclusivity: The HGG program promotes and has adopted student-initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusivity. These include a HGG-initiated, JHUSOM-wide committee and seminar series to address issues impacting the role and visibility of individuals with physical and mental disabilities in science and medicine ( Equal Access in Science and Medicine ); a seminar and discussion forum within HGG that addresses issues of race and gender-based inequities in genetics ( Equity in Genetics ); and a forward-looking effort to foster relationships with historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) to enhance research experience and expand opportunity for careers in science amongst undergraduates populations that are underrepresented in science ( BUILD2ASCEND ).  We have partnered with Morgan State University (MSU), to establish a long-term commitment to the BUILD2ASCEND program at MSU. We have established two mini-symposia per year (Fall and spring) to be presented by HGG students describing their thesis research to engage interested MSU students. Our goal is to connect HGG students with teaching and mentorship experience and simultaneously provide MSU students with research and career development experience that have immediate and long-term consequences. Interested MSU students will be invited to participate in summer research internships at Johns Hopkins, alongside their peer HGG mentor. Within the HGG, this program is directed by Dr. Greg Newby . 

The Johns Hopkins Training Program in Human Genetics and Genomics (HGG) has grown steadily since its inception in 1980 in parallel with the spectacular growth of genetics and genomics and their application to medicine over the last three decades. Similarly, the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (SOM) continues to make commitments to human genetics as evidenced by the establishment of the McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine (IGM) in 1999, and the McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine | Department of Genetic Medicine (DGM) in 2019; as well as the provision of state of the art research space in 2004, and the 2009 introduction of a new medical school curriculum known as The Genes to Society curriculum, which has genetics and genetic-thinking as an underlying principle. In 2013, the DGM continued to grow with the field by partnering with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to create the Maryland Genetics, Epidemiology, and Medicine Training Program (MD-GEM), funded by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund/MD-GEM takes a multidisciplinary approach by combining the expertise of all three institutions, to foster the development of a new generation of scientists.

Administrative Structure and Program Leadership 

Director: Andrew McCallion, Ph.D. Email: [email protected]

Co-Director:  Kimberly Doheny, Ph.D. Email: [email protected]

Administrator: Sandy Muscelli Email: [email protected]

The directors work closely with the Program Administrator, Ms. Sandy Muscelli, to deal with the day-to-day responsibilities of the program. Dr. McCallion served as Assistant Director for several years and provides valuable guidance to students throughout their training. Dr. Doheny is a 1993 graduate of the Human Genetics Program, providing guidance in the areas of large-scale genomics, technology development, clinical diagnostics and career development. Ms. Muscelli continues to serve as the Administrator for HGG, a position she has held since 1989. She organizes all aspects of the recruitment and admission processes, manages the budget, and handles the daily administrative duties. She should be the first person you contact if you have problems.

Additional input is provided by members of the Executive Committee: David Valle (chair), Professor of Genetic Medicine and former training program director from 1988-2021, Dan Arking, Professor of Genetic Medicine, Mary Armanios, Professor of Oncology, Hilary Vernon, Associate Professor of Genetic Medicine and Ambrose Wonkam, Professor and Director, Department of Genetic Medicine. All members of the Executive Committee are extensively involved in the selection and recruitment of our students and in counseling students with questions and/or problems.

Student Representatives

Student Representatives are elected from each class to speak on behalf of students throughout their graduate careers. Responsibilities include organizing events throughout the academic year including the Barton Childs Lecture and events, student activities related to recruiting, the practice talks for students prior to their comprehensive exams, and orientation for the incoming first years. Additionally, the senior student representative attends faculty meeting and convey pertinent information from these meetings to all HGG students. When necessary, they act as a conduit between the students and program administration.

• Class of 2019: Rachel Boyd
• Class of 2020: Kyler McKessy  and  Jacob Mitchell
• Class of 2021: Fujr Osman  and  Maddi Denton
• Class of 2022: Noah Workman
• Class of 2023: Hope Orjuela  and  Nick Saba

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Discover the Ph.D. Program at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

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At Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, you’ll discover a unique research training environment of academic inquiry and scientific discovery, combined with exceptional intellectual and technological resources designed to help you achieve your highest scientific career goals.

Through the Ph.D. program, you’ll acquire a broad expertise in biomedical science with the opportunity to go deeper into your primary area of research interest.

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Guaranteed 5-year internal fellowship

includes full tuition, stipend, and benefits

Whether you’re preparing for graduate school or applying now, the Mayo Clinic experience for biomedical science Ph.D. students is different.

Program highlights:

• Research training by leading investigators in fields ranging from molecules to populations, all in the context of exceptional health care.
• Embedded within a top academic medical center, you’ll have access to clinical data from more than 6 million patient histories.
• A Career Development Internship program where senior students experience networking opportunities in career settings different from those of their research mentors.
• A national destination for research training of students from backgrounds underrepresented in science. Mayo’s NIH-funded IMSD is more than two decades old, and Mayo invented the NIH PREP concept.
• Join about 250 students who have access to 300+ faculty members in small class sizes.
• 87% of graduates since 1989 are employed in academia or industry.
• Three campuses in Minnesota, Florida, and Arizona with diverse research opportunities.
• Every student is awarded a fellowship for five years that fully covers tuition.
• Ph.D. students receive a stipend and health benefits.

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"I can be the scientist I want to be"

Choosing your area of specialization

You'll choose from one of eight  biomedical science specialty tracks within our Ph.D. Program. Track choice is indicated during the application process and confirmed after admission. But you'll be able to do research and learn in any Mayo laboratory that interests you, even if it's not within your track.

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"Collaboration is massive here"

Collaborative research and learning environment

The hallmark of research at Mayo Clinic is the highly collaborative interaction that occurs between investigators in basic science and clinical areas. While each investigator has a competitively funded independent lab, collaboration with graduate students and staff across the institution is common. As a Ph.D. student, you’re free to select any Mayo mentor, regardless of which track you choose.

"Allowed me to build my own team"

Teaching opportunities

Tutoring and teaching opportunities are available and optional for our Ph.D. students. If you’re interested in developing these skills, serving as a tutor or a teaching assistant can help cement the knowledge you gain from your coursework.

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Doctoral programs.

The goal of the GSE PhD in Education is to prepare the next generation of leading education researchers. The cornerstone of the doctoral experience at the Stanford Graduate School of Education is the research apprenticeship that all students undertake, typically under the guidance of their academic advisor, but often with other Stanford faculty as well.

In this apprenticeship model, doctoral students are provided with a multi-year funding package that consists of opportunities each quarter to serve as teaching and research assistants for faculty members' courses and research projects. By this means, and in combination with the courses they take as part of their program, students are prepared over an approximately five-year period to excel as university teachers and education researchers.

The doctoral degree in Education at the GSE includes doctoral program requirements as well as a specialization, as listed below, overseen by a faculty committee from one of the GSE's three academic areas.

Doctoral programs by academic area

Curriculum studies and teacher education (cte).

• ‌ Elementary Education
• ‌ History/Social Science Education
• ‌ Learning Sciences and Technology Design
• ‌ Literacy, Language, and English Education
• ‌ Mathematics Education
• ‌ Science, Engineering and Technology Education
• ‌ Race, Inequality, and Language in Education
• ‌ Teacher Education

Developmental and Psychological Sciences (DAPS)

• ‌ Developmental and Psychological Sciences

Social Sciences, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Policy Studies in Education (SHIPS)

• ‌ Anthropology of Education
• ‌ Economics of Education
• ‌ Education Data Science
• ‌ ‌Educational Linguistics
• ‌ Educational Policy
• ‌ Higher Education
• ‌ History of Education
• ‌ International Comparative Education
• ‌ Organizational Studies
• ‌ Philosophy of Education
• ‌ Sociology of Education

Cross-area specializations

Learning sciences and technology design (lstd).

LSTD allows doctoral students to study learning sciences and technology design within the context of their primary program of study (DAPS, CTE, or SHIPS).

Race, Inequality, and Language in Education (RILE)

RILE trains students to become national leaders in conducting research on how race, inequality, and language intersect to make both ineffective and effective educational opportunities. RILE allows students to specialize within their program of study (DAPS, CTE, or SHIPS).

Other academic opportunities

• ‌ Concentration in Education and Jewish Studies
• ‌ PhD Minor in Education
• ‌ Stanford Doctoral Training Program in Leadership for System-wide Inclusive Education (LSIE)
• ‌ Certificate Program in Partnership Research in Education
• ‌ Public Scholarship Collaborative

“I came to Stanford to work with faculty who value learning in informal settings and who are working to understand and design for it.”

Doctoral graduates were employed within four months of graduation

of those employed worked in organizations or roles related to education

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• Health Policy (Management)
• Organizational Behavior
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Students in our PhD programs are encouraged from day one to think of this experience as their first job in business academia—a training ground for a challenging and rewarding career generating rigorous, relevant research that influences practice.

Our doctoral students work with faculty and access resources throughout HBS and Harvard University. The PhD program curriculum requires coursework at HBS and other Harvard discipline departments, and with HBS and Harvard faculty on advisory committees. Faculty throughout Harvard guide the programs through their participation on advisory committees.

How do I know which program is right for me?

There are many paths, but we are one HBS. Our PhD students draw on diverse personal and professional backgrounds to pursue an ever-expanding range of research topics. Explore more here about each program’s requirements & curriculum, read student profiles for each discipline as well as student research , and placement information.

The PhD in Business Administration grounds students in the disciplinary theories and research methods that form the foundation of an academic career. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program has five areas of study: Accounting and Management , Management , Marketing , Strategy , and Technology and Operations Management . All areas of study involve roughly two years of coursework culminating in a field exam. The remaining years of the program are spent conducting independent research, working on co-authored publications, and writing the dissertation. Students join these programs from a wide range of backgrounds, from consulting to engineering. Many applicants possess liberal arts degrees, as there is not a requirement to possess a business degree before joining the program

The PhD in Business Economics provides students the opportunity to study in both Harvard’s world-class Economics Department and Harvard Business School. Throughout the program, coursework includes exploration of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, probability and statistics, and econometrics. While some students join the Business Economics program directly from undergraduate or masters programs, others have worked in economic consulting firms or as research assistants at universities or intergovernmental organizations.

The PhD program in Health Policy (Management) is rooted in data-driven research on the managerial, operational, and strategic issues facing a wide range of organizations. Coursework includes the study of microeconomic theory, management, research methods, and statistics. The backgrounds of students in this program are quite varied, with some coming from public health or the healthcare industry, while others arrive at the program with a background in disciplinary research

The PhD program in Organizational Behavior offers two tracks: either a micro or macro approach. In the micro track, students focus on the study of interpersonal relationships within organizations and the effects that groups have on individuals. Students in the macro track use sociological methods to examine organizations, groups, and markets as a whole, including topics such as the influence of individuals on organizational change, or the relationship between social missions and financial objectives. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program includes core disciplinary training in sociology or psychology, as well as additional coursework in organizational behavior.

Accounting & Management  

Business economics  , health policy (management)  , management  , marketing  , organizational behavior  , strategy  , technology & operations management  .

2024 Best Online PhD in Training and Development [Doctorate Guide]

A PhD in Training and Development helps you develop your expertise in driving high performance and positive change in both individuals and organizations.

This program combines adult learning, organizational leadership, and human resource development, so graduates are often well equipped to take on high-level roles. Every industry needs training and development professionals, especially as continuous learning becomes the norm.

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With a PhD, you can advance your career further, produce original research, and gain expertise in a field that’s increasingly in-demand for organizations of all types.

Universities Offering Online PhD in Training and Development Degree Program

Methodology: The following school list is in alphabetical order. To be included, a college or university must be regionally accredited and offer degree programs online or in a hybrid format.

Baylor University

Baylor University offers an EdD in Learning and Organizational Change. The program requires 54 credit hours and typically takes 3 years to complete. It is mostly online but does include two immersions. Online courses are designed to be flexible but still interactive. Applicants do not need to have master’s degrees or GRE or GMAT scores.

Baylor University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Colorado State University

Colorado State University offers an online program for a PhD in Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change. The program requires 60 credits to graduate, and most students can finish within 4 years. Coursework includes Workforce Development, Scenario Planning in Organizations, Theory Building in Applied Disciplines, and more.

Colorado State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Kansas State University

Kansas State University offers a Doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership. This hybrid online and in-person program requires 90 credit hours. Courses are 8 to 14 weeks long. There are two specific courses that must be completed on campus, but they are offered during the summer.

Kansas State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Louisiana State University – Shreveport

Louisiana State University—Shreveport offers an online program for a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies. Concentrations are available in Leadership Studies, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, and Health Communication and Leadership. The program requires 63 credit hours, and multiple start dates are available each year. Courses are taught by faculty with real-world experience.

Louisiana State University – Shreveport is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers an online program for a Doctor of Education in Adult Learning and Development. Students can choose a concentration in Community College Leadership or Adult Learning and Workforce Development. During the fall and spring, Northwestern offers 8 week, fast-track classes.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Rivier University

Rivier University offers an online program for an EdD in Leadership and Learning. The program requires 51 credit hours and usually takes 3 years to complete. Each course is 7 weeks long, with a total of six terms per year. Students can begin work on their dissertations during their first year. The program is intended for working professionals.

Rivier is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign

The University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign offers a Doctor of Education in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership. Students in the program can choose from a variety of concentrations, including Diversity and Equity in Education, Global Studies in Education, Human Resource Development, and more.

The University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

University of North Texas

The University of North Texas offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Learning Technologies. The program is available both on campus and online. Online students are required to attend an annual in-person meeting in the fall but can otherwise complete requirements from anywhere on their own schedule. For both online and on-campus students, new cohorts begin every fall.

The University of North Texas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University offers a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning in Organizations. The program is intended for mid-career professionals. Online classes meet weekly via webcam. Students must complete 54 credit hours and a capstone project to graduate. Courses include Leading Inclusive Organizations, Economics of Human Resources, and Data Science.

Vanderbilt University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Walden University

Walden University offers a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and Development. The program is mostly online but does include one academic residency. Coursework includes Leading the Future of Education, Tools for Doctoral Research Success, Organizational Decision Making and Judgment, Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis, and more.

Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Online PhD in Training and Development Degree Programs

An online PhD in Training and Development is an intensive doctoral program that studies both human and organizational behavior. Ultimately, training and development aims to empower people by enhancing their knowledge and skills, which often leads to professional growth and positive results for their organizations.

Students of this PhD program are required to be working professionals with at least a few years of experience in the field. The program does involve plenty of research, but the focus is on applying theories and findings to create evidence-based solutions for workplace challenges.

Training and development PhD programs are offered in several concentrations, such as global training and development, organizational development, adult learning, and human resource development. Here are some topics that this type of program might tackle:

• Cultural diversity in the workplace
• Optimizing performance using technology
• Effective methods for adult learning
• Adapting training programs for a global workforce
• Creating a healthy company culture
• Implementing efficient management processes
• Addressing complex leadership dilemmas

During the first part of this doctoral program, you’ll take advanced coursework in human resource development, adult learning, career development, and other foundational topics.

Since organizations today are diverse, you can examine real-life challenges across all sorts of settings, including corporate companies, global corporations, startups, and government agencies. Much of your PhD will likely be spent working on a dissertation, where you’ll be supervised by professors with the same research interests.

As preparation for your dissertation, you’ll take several courses on research design for the social sciences as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods. Since you’ll be producing your own original research, you can effectively become a specialist in the training and development field by the time you finish your PhD.

A PhD in Training and Development can be adaptable to your career goals because you’ll have plenty of freedom to decide on your research interests. Graduates typically lead training and development initiatives in companies, work in management positions, or provide organizational consulting. Others may teach in universities or mentor executives and other professionals in taking their performance to the next level.

Common Doctorate in Training and Development Specializations

Since training and development is a broad field, doctorate in learning and development degrees offer various specializations, such as:

• Human Resources Development . One of the most common PhD specializations, human resources development is all about training and motivating employees to improve their productivity, abilities, and knowledge. This involves practices like mentoring, coaching, online courses, tuition assistance, and workshops. The end goal is to promote growth in both employees and the organization as a whole.
• Organizational Development . With an organizational development PhD program, you’ll specialize in managing and refining the processes of an entire organization. Human resource development is one part of this. It also includes making overall communication more seamless, coming up with more innovative and effective products, and removing unnecessary expenses.
• Adult Learning and Development . Adult learning and development puts more emphasis on education, with graduates becoming experts in promoting learning in business organizations, nonprofits, and schools. You’ll delve into various theories of adult education, take into account different learning styles, and apply strategies like project-based learning.
• Organizational Leadership . An organizational leadership PhD will train you in how to take charge of an organization effectively, from deciding on major strategic goals to bringing out the strengths of employees. It’s mainly a business degree that takes into account psychology and sociology. You’ll get familiar with leadership tools and approaches for different workplace situations.
• Global Training and Development . Because more organizations are going global, a PhD specializing in global training and development can teach you how to develop employees and teams with diverse languages, cultures, and perspectives. For example, this could mean using several modes of delivery for trainings and making correct translations to avoid cultural misunderstandings.

There is some overlap among these specializations, so whichever you choose, you’ll still likely take courses in instructional design, career development, and other core topics.

Training and Development Careers & Salaries

A PhD in Training and Development is the highest academic credential in the field, so it can open up opportunities for you to pursue more advanced positions.

For one, many PhD students come from a human resources (HR) background. Because of the intensive coursework, they may become HR managers or training and development managers who supervise staff, lead employee programs, and provide mentoring and coaching.

A training and development doctoral program can help prepare you for management roles in general. After all, you can gain a deeper understanding of how to drive organizational change while helping people achieve their professional goals. Some graduates work in business and organizational analysis, where they analyze organizational structures and challenges and develop solutions.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , here are some careers related to training and development.

Beyond high-ranking positions in an organization, another option for PhD graduates is consultancy. Some graduates become management consultants or learning and development consultants who develop training programs for various companies. They could specialize in corporate training as well and hold workshops and courses on career and personal growth.

With further training, PhD graduates may opt to go into executive, performance, or leadership coaching. This allows them to work with a wide range of individuals, from CEOs to people starting out in their careers. Since a PhD gives plenty of exposure to research, graduates may join the academe as professors and scholars who conduct their own studies.

It’s actually common for graduates to combine several careers. For example, a training and development professional may become a professor, executive coach, and training consultant.

Training and Development PhD Curriculum & Courses

When earning a PhD in Training and Development, you’ll likely come across these courses:

• Foundations of Human Resource Development : This course studies how to train, nurture, and manage employees so they can hone their skills and make a positive impact on their organization.
• Adult Learning : You’ll examine the factors that affect adult learning—including motivation and developmental challenges—with the goal of creating effective educational programs for adults.
• Theory and Practices of Leadership : This course looks at the core elements of leadership—including innovation, ethics, and team-building—and how these play out in actual work situations through case studies.
• Career Development : You’ll learn how to promote career growth for individuals and teams by assessing personal strengths and weaknesses, pinpointing marketable skills, and making a customized plan.
• Instructional Design : This course teaches you how to prepare effective learning resources, following a systematic process where you’ll make prototypes and gather feedback.
• Organization Theory and Design : You’ll examine the social structures of organizations and look at the most common forms of modern organizations, covering topics like decision-making, culture, and power.
• Program Planning and Evaluation : This course goes over the process of designing a training program, from gathering information to developing program steps and measuring outcomes.
• Educational Statistics : You’ll work with methods of inquiry for educational research, including doing hypothesis testing and applying inferential techniques like T-tests.
• Quantitative Research : This in-depth course teaches you how to conduct your own research by using the right quantitative methods and working with data analysis software.
• Qualitative Research : You’ll get to practice handling qualitative data, with methods like field interviews, ethnography, document studies, field observations, and focus-group discussions.

You’ll likely go through most of these courses during your first year, after which you may devote much of your time to your dissertation.

How to Know If a Doctorate in Training and Development Is Right for Me

A doctorate in training and development often appeals to those who would like to advance their careers in management, organizational planning, education, and human resources. A doctorate in training and development might be right for you if you have the following:

• Passion . You have a passion for teaching or mentoring people and helping them grow professionally.
• Curiosity . You’re fascinated with how organizations achieve success along with what makes people tick.
• Experience . You already have some related experience with training and development, whether you’ve studied it formally or it’s part of your professional life.
• Career drive . You want to build a long-term career focused on improving the performance and efficiency of both organizations and people.
• Interest in research . You’re interested in conducting in-depth research and learning about academic theories in adult learning, organizational development, and leadership.
• Time . You have the time and the resources to work on a PhD for several years.

Training and development is held in high importance today in most organizations, and a PhD shows that you have expertise in this topic and can contribute original insights.

Admissions Requirements

Admissions for a PhD in Training and Development tend to be rigorous, with requirements such as:

• Official transcripts . These cover all of the courses you’ve taken at the college and postgraduate level.
• Recommendation letters . You’ll may submit letters from managers at work and previous professors.
• Resume . Most programs expect you to have related work experiences, extracurriculars, and education.
• Personal essay . You’ll likely explain your background, career, and research interests.

Schools with a more traditional admissions process may ask for GRE or GMAT scores too.

Accreditation

Getting a PhD in Training and Development takes plenty of dedication, so it’s strategic to choose a reputable school that’s regionally accredited.

For a school to receive regional accreditation, it has to be reviewed thoroughly by external accrediting organizations, and it’s evaluated based on high educational standards. A PhD from an accredited school will often make a stronger impression on future employers. If you’re planning to work in the academe, many universities only credit PhDs from accredited schools. Studying at an accredited school will also allow you to apply for federal financial aid.

You can verify the accreditation status of prospective schools by visiting the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) online. 

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Applying for financial aid can significantly lighten the expenses of doctoral students who qualify. Many PhD programs offer funding to students, with some programs giving full scholarships with stipend once you’re admitted. These PhD programs tend to be more competitive, though.

Alternatively, you might be able to find scholarships from external sources, especially if you have strong academic credentials and a good track record in your field. Some employers even offer financial assistance to workers who are advancing their education.

You can also look into assistantships and fellowships. Many PhD programs allow you to do research or teaching assistantships while studying. Fellowships may be available, too, but these often give you funding for 1 year or less. To apply for federal aid, you can fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) . Your FASFA can determine your eligibility for federal student loans, grants, and work-study programs.

Training and Development Professional Organizations

Since training and development is a highly collaborative field, you can benefit from joining professional organizations to expand your network and access more career opportunities.

Here are three major professional organizations for training and development specialists:

• Association for Talent Development (ATD)
• International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
• Quality Matters Instructional Designers Association (QM IDA)

These organizations have multiple branches across the country, with thousands of members in total. By joining, you could receive event invites, trainings, and up-to-date industry resources.

What Is Training and Development?

Training and development is the process of providing education to employees so they can sharpen their skills and increase their job performance within an organization.

It’s usually coordinated by an organization’s human resources department, with initiatives ranging from one-day workshops to regular mentoring and coaching. Training and development can target a variety of skills, including hard skills like data analysis or strategic planning as well as soft skills like communication and empathy.

Programs can be delivered in different formats, such as online learning, in-person lectures, group discussions, and on-the-job training.

Is Training and Development a Good Career?

Yes, training and development is a good career for many professionals. Because the work world has become very dynamic and fast-paced, organizations are investing more in training and development so their employees can adapt.

This opens up demand for training and development experts. Aside from leading in-house teams, they might work in management, coaching, or business consulting—all of which are fields with many highly paid jobs. At the same time, this career can be fulfilling if you enjoy helping people directly and making a significant contribution to an organization.

What Can You Do with a Doctoral Degree in Training and Development?

A PhD in Training and Development may help you advance in your current career as well as open up new career paths for you. It can prepare you to become a thought leader in your field, whether as an academic researcher or as an organizational consultant who can provide high-level advice to companies.

Possible career paths include human resource management, training and development management, and organizational planning. Some experts become executive coaches or trainers who conduct one-on-one sessions for professionals or group workshops for companies.

What Does a Training and Development Specialist Do?

A training and development specialist plans, creates, and evaluates training programs and materials, usually for employees of an organization.

Training programs tend to be diverse, with formats such as orientation sessions, negotiation workshops, team-building activities, and consultations with executives. It’s a fairly involved job because training and development specialists handle the entire process.

In addition to doing surveys and interviews to design a good training program, they may either teach the program themselves or supervise instructors. Afterwards, they’ll also assess results and gather feedback.

How Long Does It Take to Get a PhD in Training and Development Online?

Most PhD programs in training and development require around 60 credits or less. This is actually a bit shorter compared to other PhDs, which can reach up to 120 credits. A PhD can typically be completed in 3 to 5 years with full-time study.

If no dissertation is required, a PhD can often be completed in 3 years with full-time enrollment. It’s traditional for PhD students to study full-time. Since more online PhDs are available, though, and many training and development specialists prefer to stay active in their careers while studying, some programs may allow for part-time enrollment. This is also the case with many online masters in training and development programs.

Is a PhD in Training and Development Worth It?

Yes, a PhD in Training and Development is worth it for many students. A PhD is a well-respected credential that shows you’re an authority in your field. This could help you qualify for leadership or high-level management roles. PhD holders have the highest median wage compared to other education levels, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Training and development is also a thriving field that’s estimated to grow faster than average. For instance, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 11% job growth for training and development specialists and managers over the next ten years.

A PhD program can enable you to develop specialized expertise. Having high levels of industry knowledge and a deep understanding of learning principles can help you stand out in this growing field.

Getting Your PhD in Training and Development Online

If you love solving organizational challenges and empowering people to achieve their goals, then you might consider getting a PhD in Training and Development to enhance your career.

A PhD can train you in rigorous, evidence-based approaches and allow you to make your own mark in the field. As a working professional, you might find it even more convenient to earn your PhD online.

If you’re ready to advance your expertise with a PhD in Training and Development, you can start exploring doctoral programs from accredited schools today.

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The program in Genetics and Development provides a broad, solid education in genetics and animal development, with rigorous training in critical thinking and experimental design. Genetics is central to all of biology and the training program is guided by the principle that understanding the genetic control of development and physiology is a fundamental goal of biomedical research.

We offer training in a diverse range of research areas that include the regulation of gene expression, cell differentiation, and growth control, the molecular genetics of embryogenesis, cell patterning and

organogenesis, the genetics and pathogenesis of inherited disease, the molecular genetics of cancer, molecular physiology, stem cell biology, the genetics of recombination and linkage analysis and human genetics and genomics, biological modeling of human diseases, and the development of targeted therapeutics as part of Columbia's Precision Medicine Initiative.  Model organisms from yeast to mouse complement studies of human genetics and development.  Forty five faculty from nine different departments make up the training faculty providing an interdisciplinary yet collegial group of mentors all making use of genetic approaches in their research.  This faculty is dedicated to the highest standards of graduate education.

Research training begins with rotations through three research laboratories in the first year, after which each student chooses a laboratory for thesis research. One rotation may be arranged outside the department, and the Thesis Lab may be chosen from any department in the University. At the end of the second year and beginning of the third, students complete a two-part Qualifying Examination based on a research project. Students are closely supervised at all stages of their training, and have access to faculty advice through their thesis advisor, Qualifying Examination Committee and Thesis Research Advisory Committee, or TRAC. A Training Committee oversees the program and the progress of all students. After rotations and all required  courses  an M.A. degree is awarded, and an M.Phil. degree is awarded after completion of the Qualifying Examination. Training is completed with the successful defense of a thesis, usually 4-6 years from entry into the program.

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Teaching, learning, and teacher education, doctor of philosophy (ph.d.), you are here, a doctoral program preparing education researchers, teacher educators, curriculum specialists, and instructional leaders..

The Ph.D. in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education focuses on the preparation of researchers and teacher educators in universities and colleges. Focal areas include teaching and learning, research and practice in teacher education, mathematics education, science education, and the study of urban education and urban contexts. 

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About the program.

The Ph.D. in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education focuses on the preparation of researchers in education. The program includes formal courses, mentored research, and informal seminars.  The program is designed to draw together coursework, research apprenticeship, and other professional academic activities to build a complete professional program that is tailored to your interests and needs.

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Culminating experience Dissertation

Coursework and research experiences address a range of practice-based and theoretical problems in schools and community settings from sociopolitical, cultural, philosophical, psychological, and historical perspectives. Taking an interdisciplinary stance, faculty and students explore issues of equity, social justice, and educational change in a range of formal and informal educational settings. You will build a program of study that includes courses in teaching and learning, social foundations, and research methods.  Applicants interested in the focal area of literacy are encouraged to consider the doctoral program in Literacy Studies .

Field-based research and collaborative projects with practitioners in schools or other educational settings are key components of the program. The program is designed to draw together coursework, research apprenticeship, and other professional academic activities to build a complete professional program that is tailored to your interests and needs.

As a full-time Ph.D. student, you are expected to be in residence and participate in practicum activities, courses, and other academic experiences throughout the first two years, where you will be enrolled in 3 course units per semester. Coursework and experiences are arranged around three areas or strands, including specialization courses, research methods courses, and electives/professional experiences, as well as a set of core courses. For more information about courses and requirements, visit the  Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education Ph.D. program in the University Catalog .

Research Apprenticeship Course (RAC)

The RAC is part of the Professional Experiences strand and is designed to assist you in developing, conducting, and presenting your own original research. The course focuses on the research interests of the students and requires participation in the scheduling of activities, presentations, and directing part of the RAC agenda as it pertains to the collective needs of the group. Students from the different stages of the doctoral program will serve as mentors to one another, with faculty oversight. You will participate in the RAC beginning in the spring of your first year and continue participation until the completion of your dissertation.

Annual Self-Evaluation : Each year, doctoral students complete a Professional Self-Evaluation that is used as part of the ongoing evaluation and planning process. You are introduced to the evaluation form in the proseminar and will work on it in the spring Research Apprenticeship Course (RAC). The deadline for the Professional Self-evaluation falls in mid-autumn or mid-spring.

Qualifying Examination : The Qualifying Examination is taken by all doctoral students, most often at the end of the first year. Passing this exam is an important step in being admitted to program candidacy. In order to take the qualifying exam, you need to have completed the Doctoral Proseminar, Doctoral Foundations of Teaching and Learning, Education, Culture, and Society, 1 RAC, and 1 research methods course.

Program Candidacy : You are assessed for program candidacy after successfully completing the  Doctoral Proseminar, Doctoral Foundations of Teaching and Learning, Education, Culture, and Society, 1 RAC, and 1 research methods course, and passing the Qualifying Examination. You must be in good academic standing to receive program candidacy.

Preliminary Examination : The Preliminary Examination is taken after you have completed all courses and before you begin work on your dissertation. Passing the Preliminary Exam allows you to be admitted to doctoral candidacy. You may submit a Preliminary Exam from the start of the fall semester through April 1. A description of the Preliminary Exam is available from the Division Coordinator. 

Dissertation : To complete the Ph.D., you must design and undertake an original research study under the direction of your dissertation committee. Students should see Penn GSE and Penn-wide policies and speak with their advisor about the requirements of the dissertation.

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Ryan S. Baker Professor Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University

Bodong Chen Associate Professor Ph.D., University of Toronto

Matthew Duvall Lecturer Ph.D., Drexel University

L. Michael Golden Executive Director, Catalyst @ Penn GSE Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania

Zachary Herrmann Adjunct Assistant Professor Ed.L.D., Harvard University

Charlotte E. Jacobs Director, Independent School Teaching Residency Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Michael C. Johanek Senior Fellow Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

Yasmin B. Kafai Lori and Michael Milken President’s Distinguished Professor Ed.D., Harvard University

Andrea M. Kane Professor of Practice, Education Leadership Ph.D., Northcentral University

Rand Quinn Associate Professor Ph.D., Stanford University

Sharon M. Ravitch Professor of Practice Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Susan A. Yoon Graduate School of Education Presidential Professor Ph.D., University of Toronto

"Penn taught me, Penn GSE especially, that if you have the right combination of ingredients—commitment from the structure, mentors, and colleagues—then risk-taking, innovation, and progress will for sure ignite."

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Our graduates are prepared for research and academic careers in education, psychology, and related human services fields.

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Please visit our Admissions and Financial Aid pages for specific information on the application requirements , as well as information on tuition, fees, financial aid, scholarships, and fellowships.

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All Ph.D. students are guaranteed a full scholarship for their first four years of study, as well as a stipend and student health insurance. Penn GSE is committed to making your graduate education affordable, and we offer generous scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships.

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The Core Practice Consortium brings together teacher educators from across institutions, disciplines, and theoretical perspectives to grapple with questions about how better to prepare novice teachers. 

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Current students in the Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education program are researching a range of topics including mathematical practices, teacher education, maker-based project education, culturally responsive pedagogy, science education, and media making. 

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PhD Certificates, Fellowships & Training Programs

Enhance your degree with a focused course sequence

Students can expand their learning experience through the Aerospace Research Graduate Certificate. Faculty expertise includes structures and dynamics, aerodynamics, acoustics, and mathematical and computational methods.

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A multidisciplinary certificate program integrates engineering, the life sciences, and medicine. The research focus of the program is the interaction of proteins, cells and tissues with materials and drugs in natural biological processes, and in medical diagnosis and therapy.

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Shape the future by designing machines that improve lives.

In addition to completing four high-impact courses, you'll join a special community — the uncommonly collaborative engineering and medical research neighborhood clustered just a few hundred meters apart along Duke's Research Drive.

Eligibility: Students should be candidates at Duke for the Master of Science, Master of Engineering or PhD in one of these Duke departments or programs: Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science, Electrical & Computer Science, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or Science & Society.

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The Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics at Duke University offers a graduate certificate, open to any graduate student at Duke. The goal of the program is to provide a venue for students to learn more about photonics as a path to interdisciplinary research and technology development.

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Duke MEMS participates in Duke's university-wide Graduate Certificate Program in Nanoscience—which provides an interdisciplinary education in the broad areas of nanoscience and nanomaterials.

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Understand the autonomous systems driving independent, intelligent machines. The topic spans robotics, cyber-physical systems, internet of things, and medicine.

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Utilize advanced data-driven artificial intelligence (AI) methodologies to explore and engineer novel materials that possess the essential properties necessary for effectively tackling the most significant challenges we face.

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Apply your training in high-impact contexts

Through the generous support of the Lord Foundation, PhD students in Duke's Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science can apply for funding to support a semester gaining experience in the policy or nonprofit sector. Students are encouraged to identify internships that align with their research expertise—at the international, national or local levels.

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The Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science is pleased to offer Burroughs Wellcome Foundation Fellowships for incoming (Fall 2024) MEMS PhD students with research related to biological sciences, climate change, and human health. 

All MEMS PhD students are fully funded. 

In addition, these students will receive $3000 in discretionary funds for conference travel, laptops, books, and professional development activities. Fellows will be selected based on their PhD application. No additional application is required. BIPOC and first-generation (college) students are encouraged to apply.

Made possible by the generous support of the Burroughs Wellcome Foundation (BWF),

To learn more or apply, contact Michell Tampe

Research Traineeship Programs

Take on the challenge of highly-focused training in an emerging topic area

A cohort of approximately eight PhD students from NC State, Duke, and UNC Chapel Hill will be accepted for the Summer 2024 NSF-supported IRES Track 1 Program, Soft Matter Research Experience for North Carolina Graduate Students in Dresden, Germany (with future opportunities in Summer 2025 and 2026).

The Summer 2024 cohort will travel to and live together in Dresden to do soft matter research with different hosts but with a common academic and social program.

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This National Science Foundation-supported research traineeship program is for PhD students from degree programs in computer science, data science, statistical science, and all materials disciplines (including materials science, physics, chemistry, and all engineering fields) with the goal is broadening the participation of women and other underrepresented groups. aiM provides specialized coursework, professional skills development, and experiential internships. Upon completion, each student is awarded an aiM PhD Certificate of Specialization, in addition to their doctorate.

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Through a National Institutes of Health biotechnology pre-doctoral training grant, the Duke Center for Biomolecular and Tissue Engineering (CBTE) supports stipend, tuition and fees for 10 pre-doctoral fellows, with the Duke Graduate School contributing two more fellowships for non-US citizens. Generally, students are awarded an NIH CBTE fellowship during their first or second year of graduate study and are supported for two years.

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From autonomous robots that use AI and machine learning to make clinical decisions, to tools that augment surgeons’ own capabilities, rapid changes in surgical technologies have created new demands for the future workforce.

The National Science Foundation-funded Traineeship for the Advancement of Surgical Technologies (TAST) prepares engineering and computer science graduate students to design advanced surgical technologies that benefit society through technical coursework, real-world surgical design challenges, professional development and study of legal, ethical, societal and economic considerations.

Eligibility : TAST is a two-year program open to PhD and master’s students in the Pratt School of Engineering as well as Duke Computer Science.

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15 Best Online Doctoral Programs/PhD Programs – 2024

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If you’re looking to attain a terminal degree but want to skip the commute to campus, an online doctoral program might be a great option for you. As our world becomes increasingly digital, many top universities have branched out into online learning, offering online PhD and doctoral programs that are just as rigorous as their in-person counterparts. Online graduate education can offer aspiring doctoral students flexibility, a high-quality education, and the option to continue working while pursuing a degree.

Many of the universities below in our round-up of the best online doctoral programs offer degrees in education—a common track for teachers looking to advance their careers. But universities across the country offer a wide range of degrees in everything from engineering management to library science. Read on for everything you need to know as you consider applying.

The Best Online Doctoral Programs – How Long Does It Take to Get a Doctoral Degree Online?

Online doctoral programs are often designed with full-time professionals in mind, prioritizing flexibility so that you can complete your degree at your own pace. Program lengths will vary, but most will take four to seven years. For students who need to take things slower, many programs offer options to spread degree requirements out over time. When applying, here are a few good questions to ask your admissions officer:

• How long do most graduate students take to complete their degrees?
• Are there flexible options for how many courses you’ll take per term?
• Will you pay tuition per semester or per credit hour? If paying by credit hour, will you able to choose how many classes you take each semester?
• Will you be required to write a dissertation? If so, how long do students usually take to write them?

The Best Online Doctoral Programs – Is an Online PhD Program a Good Fit for Me?

There’s no denying it: online doctoral programs are different than traditional ones. Many traditional PhD programs are designed for future academics, aka for graduate students who intend to apply for jobs as university professors after graduation. Traditional PhD programs are full-time, research-focused, in-person, and often offer graduate students funding in exchange for teaching or research assistant responsibilities. Online doctoral programs do also involve research, but most online graduate students are not full-time students. Rather, many students enrolled in online doctoral programs are working professionals who attend classes in the evenings or asynchronously. With that in mind, an online program can be a fantastic opportunity to further your current career.

An online doctorate program could be a great fit for you if:

• You want to advance your career. A doctorate can lead to further opportunities for promotion and certain fields offer automatic pay increases for people with advanced degrees.
• You love research and want to develop expertise in a topic that fascinates you.
• You learn well in online settings, including asynchronous classes.
• You plan to continue working while you study.

Online doctoral programs typically do not offer their students funding, though there may be scholarships and grants available to you.

The Best Online Doctoral Programs – What to Consider When Choosing an Online Doctorate Program

Since a doctorate can take 4-7 years or more to complete, choosing the right school for you is a huge decision. Our list below dives into many details you’ll need to know like acceptance rate, retention rate, and cost of tuition. It’s important to consider big-picture factors such as:

• Time to complete degree
• Professors and mentors—you’ll want to make sure you can study with faculty who have expertise in your academic interests
• Flexibility—does the program fit with your schedule? Do they require any in-person meetings?
• Graduation rate—ask your admissions officer for the most recent figures

You’ll also want to consider whether you want to pursue a PhD or a doctorate degree. If you’re pursuing a PhD, you can expect to focus more significantly on academic research and you’ll need to complete a dissertation. A doctorate is an equivalent degree that is less focused on academic research and may not require a dissertation. Doctorates can often involve more career development or hands-on practicum experience.

The Best Online Doctoral Programs – Are Online PhDs Respected?

Yes, online doctoral programs are just as rigorous and respected as their in-person counterparts. If you hope to earn a tenure-track faculty position at a university, it’s likely a traditional PhD program will be a better route. However, if you’re seeking a doctorate for career advancement and further learning, an online doctoral program can be a great fit. Many of the most prestigious universities offer online programs, and your diploma will likely not specify whether you completed an online or traditional degree.

The Best Online Doctoral Programs – What Do I Need to Apply?

Application requirements will vary depending on the program you’re applying to. All programs will require your academic transcripts, many require letters of recommendation, and some require GRE scores. On top of that, some programs will require a personal statement or writing portfolio. Contrary to what you might think, Master’s degrees are not always required for admission to online doctoral programs.

The Best Online Doctoral Programs/PhD Programs

1) university of florida.

Located in Gainesville, the University of Florida offers 10 different online doctoral programs . Well known for its graduate programs in education, educators can pursue PhDs in educational leadership, special education, computer science education, among other options. UF also offers online programs in nursing, Latin and Roman studies, microbiology, and a few other fields. Established in 1853, UF is a flagship state university with a strong reputation.

• Graduation Rate: 89%
• Acceptance Rate: 31%
• In State Tuition: $6,380
• Out of State Tuition: $28,658
• Application Requirements: Application portfolio (sample essays or projects), GRE scores, minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or graduate GPA of 3.5, letters of recommendation

2) George Washington University

George Washington University ’s Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering leads the way with the university’s most comprehensive online PhD offerings . Through them, students can pursue doctoral degrees in cybersecurity analytics, engineering in artificial intelligence, systems engineering, or engineering management. Educators can also pursue well-respected degrees in education leadership and human and organizational learning.

• Graduation Rate: 85%
• Acceptance Rate: 43%
• Tuition: $31,770
• Application Requirements: GRE scores, personal statement, letters of recommendation, academic records

3) Johns Hopkins University

• A ten-year-old program , Johns Hopkins ’ online PhD in education allows students to specialize in digital age learning, entrepreneurial leadership, urban leadership, and other topics. Note their high graduation rate: Johns Hopkins is a competitive program , but admitted students are well-supported on their path to graduation.
• Graduation Rate: 94%
• Acceptance Rate: 11%
• Tuition: $57,010
• Application Requirements: Master’s degree, minimum GPA of 3.0

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4) texas tech university.

Texas Tech University offers a wide range of online and hybrid PhD programs that provide their students flexibility as they work toward completing their terminal degree. An affordable university in Lubbock, Texas Tech is a great place for future doctors of education, consumer science, technical communication, engineering management, and financial planning.

• Graduation Rate: 63%
• Acceptance Rate: 70%
• In State Tuition: $6,788
• Out of State Tuition: $14,968
• Application Requirements: Academic transcripts, portfolio and personal statement varies by program

5) Iowa State University

Although Iowa State University ’s online doctorate programs require some in-person meetings, ISU may still be a good fit for online students. With more uncommon online doctoral programs in hospitality management and apparel, merchandising, and design, ISU offers flexible routes to completing your dissertation.

• Graduation Rate: 75%
• Acceptance Rate: 88%
• In State Tuition: $9,758
• Out of State Tuition: $24,720
• Application Requirements: Academic records, minimum 3.0 GPA

6) University of Alabama

Online University of Alabama students may miss out on a lively campus culture and football games, but they can still take advantage of UA’s top-notch academics. Well-known for its online education graduate programs, UA also offers programs in social work, communication and information sciences, and engineering.

• Graduation Rate: 72%
• Acceptance Rate: 80%
• In State Tuition: $11,940
• Out of State Tuition: $32,300
• Application Requirements: GRE scores, academic records

7) University of Missouri

One of the most robust in terms of online offerings, the University of Missouri ’s online PhD classes are taught by the same professors who teach Mizzou’s in-person classes. Mizzou offers programs in education and nursing. They also allow students to pursue doctorates in harder-to-find subjects like health sciences, agriculture, architecture, and library science.

• Graduation Rate: 73%
• Acceptance Rate: 82%
• In State Tuition: $9,478
• Out of State Tuition: $25,946
• Application Requirements: Academic record, minimum GPA of 3.0, portfolio and personal statement varies by program

8) University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

One of the oldest public universities in the U.S., University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill is known as a leader in education. UNC Chapel Hill offers just three online PhDs: public health, nursing, and education. Although some online classes require in-person or proctored final exams, doctoral requirements can mostly be completed online.

• Graduation Rate: 91%
• Acceptance Rate: 25%
• In State Tuition: $9,208
• Out of State Tuition:  $36,891
• Application Requirements: GRE scores, academic records, letters of recommendation, personal statement

9) Georgia Southern University

Located in Savannah, Georgia Southern University works hard to create an environment of support and collaboration, even online. One of the more robust programs out there, GSU offers respected online programs in public health, nursing, education, and engineering.

• Graduation Rate: 54%
• Acceptance Rate: 91%
• In State Tuition: $4,986
• Out of State Tuition: $19,890
• Application Requirements: Minimum GPA of 3.0

10) Indiana University

Indiana University allows students to study at their own pace through flexible online doctoral programs. One of the only schools to offer online programs in music therapy and philanthropy leadership, IU also allows students to pursue tracks in health sciences, education, and computing and technology. Most classes are asynchronous and students can take courses through any IU campus.

• Graduation Rate: 41%
• Acceptance Rate: 92%
• In State Tuition: $9732
• Out of State Tuition: $21,160
• Application Requirements: GRE scores, academic record

11) Mississippi State University

A solid option for future doctors of philosophy, Mississippi State University is a research-focused and inclusive university. An especially strong option for those looking to study engineering or computer science, MSU offers 9 different majors within those fields.  MSU also offers tracks in plant science and education leadership.

• Graduation Rate: 64%
• In State Tuition: $9,398
• Out of State Tuition: $25,444
• Application Requirements: Academic record, letters of recommendation, personal statement

12) Appalachian State University

Although Appalachian State University is known for its beautiful setting in Boone, North Carolina, App State still has much to offer online students. This school offers only one part-time PhD program in education leadership , but its affordability compared to other programs makes this school stand out.

• In State Tuition: $4,839
• Out of State Tuition: $18,271
• Application Requirements: Academic record, GRE scores or 3.0 minimum GPA, Master’s degree

13) Purdue University

An online doctoral program that maintains a high standard of excellence, Purdue is a great place for future doctors of technology, educational leadership and policy, and higher education. Purdue graduate students can expect to co-author papers with faculty and gain hands-on experience in research.

• Graduation Rate: 38%
• Acceptance Rate: 30%
• Tuition: $420 per credit

14) Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University ’s online doctoral programs allow students to complete their degree in three to five years. Through their shortened term system, students take 8-week classes and then write their dissertation in their final three semesters. A leader in online doctoral programs, Concordia offers paths in strategic innovation, healthcare management, education leadership, and organizational leadership.

• Tuition: $9,090
• Application Requirements: Academic record, Master’s degree with minimum 3.0 GPA, letters of recommendation, portfolio and personal statement varies by program

15) Clemson University

A public school in South Carolina, Clemson aims to prepare online doctoral students for diverse career paths. Proudly offering programs that are difficult to find elsewhere, Clemson graduate students can study healthcare genetics and parks, recreation, and tourism management. Education professionals can complete degrees in education systems, learning science, and teaching, literacy, language, and culture.

• Graduation Rate: 84%
• Acceptance Rate: 49%
• In State Tuition: $10,600
• Out of State Tuition: $22,050
• Application Requirements: Academic record, letters of recommendation, portfolio and personal statement vary by program

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Top 10 Doctorate in Training and Development Programs Online 2024

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Key Takeaways:

• Our #1 ranking school for an online doctorate program is Liberty University , followed by the University of Arkansas .
• Employment for training and development managers is projected to grow by 10% by 2026 , driven by continuous educational needs.
• Criteria for ranking these programs include accreditation , publication rankings , and tuition affordability .

In this article, we profile the top 10 online doctorates in training and development.

The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects the employment of training and development managers should grow by ten percent by 2026. Job prospects in this field should be favorable due to the continuous need for education and training in the workforce. Earning an online PhD or doctorate in training and development shows employers you have the highest skill set in the industry. To help qualify for management roles, top institutions offer PhD in training and development online or on-campus.

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Top 10 online phd training and development methodology.

We looked at approximately 30 doctorates or PhDs in training and development online listed by reputable internet sources and the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) College Navigator. We reviewed hybrid or fully online doctorates in training and development, or closely related degree programs. To narrow our original pool of schools, we applied the following criteria: Accreditation from a reputable governing body, school or program rankings with a major publication like U.S. News and World Report, and raw affordability of graduate tuition and fees. We then listed the programs according to raw affordability.

Below is our list of the top 10 online programs for a doctorate or PhD in training and development.

Note: This ranking/article was originally published in April 2019 and was last updated in June 2022. The 2022 tuition updates may affect the ranking order, but the list has not been re-ordered.

#10 – University of Illinois

Online edd in human resource development, champaign, illinois.

The University of Illinois offers one of the best doctorate programs in training and development online on our list. The EdD in HRD consists of 64 credit hours, a dissertation proposal, and thesis research. Classes include:

• adult and professional education
• instructional and training system design
• learning on the job
• organizational development

The program focuses on the preparation of scholar-practitioners and requires the completion of a dissertation and thesis. U.S. News and World Report ranks the University of Illinois #46 among the best national universities.

Graduate Tuition/Fees : $17,823

#9 – Northcentral University

Online phd in global training and development, la jolla, california.

Northcentral University’s online PhD in training and development is designed to prepare tomorrow’s leaders in the field of training and performance improvement. A total of 60 credits are required. Enrolled students take 20 classes that can be completed over the course of 45 months. The program offers unique flexibility, unlike most PhD programs. Weekly course starts, no scheduled lecture hours, no group assignments, and the ability to schedule courses around personal and professional obligations make the program convenient for working professionals. Also, the program provides 100% doctoral faculty so that students are mentored by the most knowledgeable instructors. U.S. News and World Report recognizes Northcentral among the top national universities.

Graduate Tuition/Fees : $18,207

#8 – Sullivan University

Online phd in management, louisville, kentucky.

One of the top PhD in training and development online is the doctorate in management from Sullivan University. This fully online PhD program prepares doctoral candidates through courses, relevant and original research opportunities, and extensive opportunities in teaching or management training. Students may choose from four concentrations to tailor their degree. These concentrations include:

• conflict management
• human resource leadership
• information technology management
• strategic management

Some of the online courses offered are:

• advanced qualitative and quantitative research
• organizations and external environments
• research design and analysis

Admission requires three references, official transcripts, and a current resume. U.S. News and World Report recognizes Sullivan among the best regional universities in the South.

Graduate Tuition/Fees : $15,840

#7 – Ashford University

Online phd in organizational development and leadership, san diego, california.

One of the best online PhD programs in training and development on our list is the PhD in organizational development and leadership at Ashford University. This doctorate requires the completion of 62 credits with classes that run six to nine weeks in length. Classes cover topics in assessment tools for organizational leadership, professional and business ethics in organizational leadership, and the psychology of leadership. There are also four specializations offered that allow students to tailor their degree to fit with career goals. These concentrations include:

• innovation and entrepreneurship
• organizational diversity
• standard organizational development and leadership
• training and e-learning

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. U.S. News and World Report recognizes Ashford as a top regional university in the West.

Graduate Tuition/Fees : $14,664

#6 – Colorado State University

Online phd in organizational learning, performance, and change, fort collins, colorado.

Colorado State University’s doctorate in training and development online is among the most affordable on our list. The program is designed for working executives, researchers, and academics. Classes meet following a unique structure of bi-weekly Saturday meetings held face-to-face in downtown Denver, though some classes may be delivered partially online. Classes include:

• evaluation and assessment in OLPC
• foundations of educational research
• systems leadership
• theory and practice change
• workforce development

Admission requirements include an undergraduate and master’s degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution, a minimum 3.00 GPA, ten to twelve years of advanced experience in a related discipline, and satisfactory GRE or GMAT scores from the past five years. U.S. News and World Report ranks CSU #140 in best national universities and #141 in best value schools.

Graduate Tuition/Fees : $9,000

#5 – Indiana Wesleyan University

Online phd in organizational leadership, marion, indiana.

One of the top PhD programs in training and development online on our list is the PhD in organizational leadership at Indiana Wesleyan University. The program is offered online or in a blended format if enrolled in the on-campus program. Degree candidates can finish the program in as little as 40 months. If enrolled in the online PhD, a residency requirement must be met. The residency consists of living on campus during three one-week-long Summer Institutes. Students must attend classes, workshops, and events during the Summer Institutes. Online courses include advanced leadership theory, leadership and personal development, organization theory and design, and statistical research design. Admission to the program is selective. Applicants must hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university, have an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher, and have worked in a leadership role for at least five years. U.S. News and World Report ranks Indiana Wesleyan #32 among the best regional universities in the Midwest and #67 in best value schools.

Graduate Tuition/Fees : $10,440

#4 – University of Idaho

Online phd in adult organizational learning and leadership, moscow, idaho.

The University of Idaho offers one of the top online PhD programs in training and development on our list. The program is designed for working professionals who want to enhance their skills in organizational leadership and teach professional development in the workplace or in an academic setting. It is not a fully online program, most classes take place on campus. However, some coursework may be completed online. The program’s core classes include:

• adult and transformational learning
• foundations of human resource development
• future of education and work

Degree candidates can choose between the thesis pathway or the non-thesis option, depending on career goals. U.S. News and World Report ranks the University of Idaho #165 among the best national universities and #87 in top public schools.

Graduate Tuition/Fees : $9,912

#3 – Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Online edd in adult learning and development, natchitoches, louisiana.

Through the Northwestern State University of Louisiana, students may earn doctorate in training and development online degrees, such as the EdD in adult learning and development. This uniquely designed degree prepares practitioners to work with adult learners and workforce development. The program offers two concentrations: Community college leadership and adult learning and workforce development. Classes are delivered online and structured to accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals. Admission requirements include an earned master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, satisfactory GRE scores, and a completed application. The GRE requirement may be waived if the applicant earned a master’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better. U.S. News and World Report ranks the school #107-#141 in the best regional universities in the South.

Graduate Tuition/Fees : $9,614

#2 – University of Arkansas

Online edd in human resource and workforce development education, fayetteville, arkansas.

The University of Arkansas offers a type of online PhD in training and development that is ideal for working professionals. The online EdD in human resource and workforce development education can be completed 100% online and allows seven years to satisfy degree requirements. To graduate, degree candidates must complete online courses, a candidacy examination, and a dissertation. Applicants must take the GRE to qualify for admission. U.S. News and World Report ranks the University of Arkansas #152 in the best national universities and #78 in top public schools. Also, several of the online graduate programs have earned rankings among the top 20 and top 50 programs surveyed by U.S. News.

Graduate Tuition/Fees : $9,018

#1 – Liberty University

Online dba in human resources, lynchburg, virginia.

The most affordable PhD in training and development online program is the flexible business and HR degree from Liberty University. Liberty University offers a variation of this kind of degree. The DBA in human resources consists of 60 credit hours and takes three years, on average, to complete. Courses include:

• advanced business research methods
• contemporary issues in human resource management
• human resource development
• organizational and executive coaching, and strategic allocation of financial resources

Admission requires a nationally accredited master’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA. Liberty is ranked by major publications like U.S. News and World Report. In fact, U.S. News ranks the school #230-#301 in the best national institutions.

Graduate Tuition/Fees : $8,630

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can i do with an online phd in training and development.

Online PhD programs in training and development are designed to prepare and educate tomorrow’s leaders and experts in the field of training and performance improvement. Jobs for individuals with online PhD in training and development or closely related degrees vary by industry. However, jobs in academia or non-academic careers are among the most common roles for people with this type of degree.

So, what can you do with an online PhD in training and development? If you desire research as a potential career choice, then pursuing jobs in academia will be the route to take. Research jobs in academia require extensive scholarly research. If you’ve completed a dissertation, then you have extensive research experience that can be showcased when applying for a job. If you opted not to complete a dissertation, or your program did not push scholarly research, then you will likely find work outside academia.

Non-academic careers for PhD in training and development online degree holders include human development jobs in healthcare services and administration and human resources, among other industries. As organizations expand, training and development of existing employees and current employees will be needed. Experts in training and development will oversee training teams and meet the development needs of the organization.

How much will I earn with an online PhD in training and development?

We examined reputable salary reporting research agencies to gather information on earnings for individuals working in training and development.

According to PayScale, a global compensation research organization that collects salary data, the average salary for training and development managers is $74,351. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports the average salary for training and development managers in 2017 is $108,250. While there is a considerable difference between the two reporting averages, industry and experience impact the number.

BLS reports high wages for training and development managers working in top industries. The five top-paying industries include professional, scientific, and technical services; management of companies and enterprises; finance and insurance; educational services at the state, local, and private level; and healthcare and social assistance. The highest reporting industry was professional, scientific, and technical services. Training and development managers in this industry earned an average salary of $118,140.

Experience impacts earnings, so individuals should expect higher pay according to the time spent working as a training and development manager. An individual with five to ten years of experience in this role will typically earn $10,000 to $15,000 more than an individual with one to two years of experience.

How long will it take to earn an online PhD in training and development degree?

The overall completion time varies by online PhD in training and development program. However, according to our list of programs and schools, the average completion time for a PhD is 60 months. While some programs require less or more time, many online programs are flexible and allow students to work at their own pace.

Several factors impact the length of time it takes to earn an online PhD in training and development or closely related degree. Enrollment makes the biggest impact on length of time a program requires. Part-time enrollment generally requires less time in the classroom, though takes longer to complete degree requirements. Students enrolled part-time do not take more than one or two classes at a time. Some of the PhD programs on our list that offer part-time pathways to earning the degree require students to take only one class at a time. Full-time enrollment requires more time spent on coursework and in classes, but the length of time it takes to earn a PhD is compressed.

Another factor that impacts time spent working toward your degree is research. Often, research-intensive programs require more time than non-research-intensive degrees. A PhD generally takes longer to earn than an EdD due to research requirements. Some programs require a dissertation, while others do not. If your career path does not require extensive research, then you might consider a non-thesis or less research-based program.

What are the admission requirements for online PhD in training and development degree programs?

Admission requirements for online PhD in training and development programs vary. Selective and top-ranked schools may ask for requirements such as high GRE scores, while lesser ranked institutions might waive the scores if undergraduate performance is above average. Overall, admission boards desire academic promise and pay close attention to certain criteria when examining applications.

To outshine competition, applicants should showcase a strong undergraduate or graduate performance with an outstanding GPA. Some schools require undergraduate GPAs to be above a certain threshold. Top-tier schools require a strong GPA of at least 3.0 or 3.5, while other schools may consider an applicant with a lower GPA. Schools that waive the GRE requirement may do so if an applicant’s GPA is higher than 3.0. Again, some top-ranked schools may also waive the GRE but only if the applicant holds a 3.5 or better.

Official transcripts from all schools attended are required by admission boards. Be prepared to have your school submit scores electronically. This submission may require a small fee in addition to the cost of the application.

Other admission requirements vary by program. However, most online PhD in training and development programs require letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, writing samples, and research experience.

Are there specializations or licenses associated with online PhD in training and development?

The majority of online PhD degrees in training and development on our list do not offer specializations or licensing credentials, since the degree itself is highly focused. However, a select number of schools that landed in our research pool do offer concentrations in human development or education development.

Human development, one of the available concentrations, offers insight into how individuals develop biologically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. By electing the human development concentration as part of the PhD program in training and development, additional research may be required. Through studying concepts and theories in human development, degree candidates gain knowledge they can bring into any field. From human resources to curriculum development in schools, the study of human development can be useful.

In some EdD programs on our list, candidates may elect to focus their studies on areas such as education development or curriculum development. These concentrations are designed for individuals seeking leadership roles in education. Adult learning and training is another common concentration or specialization that can be selected during your PhD studies, if available within your program.

For those seeking human resources careers, some PhD programs will offer specific HR classes, or even concentrations, to emphasize interest in this specialized area of training and development.

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The Graduate Training Programs in Clinical Investigation (GTPCI) are the first of their kind.

A joint venture between the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH) and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (SOM), GTPCI trains clinicians to become clinical scientists.  We work mostly with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and other allied health professionals working with human subjects in clinical investigation. 

In 1989, a Task Force on Clinical Research in the Department of Medicine reported results of a survey in which one-third of our clinical post-doctoral fellows indicated their desire to pursue “full-time clinical research” as a career objective. In the same survey, a large majority of post-doctoral fellows felt they were inadequately trained in clinical trial design (70%), data management (70%), the ethics of human experimentation (69%), and biostatistics (83%). At that time, almost half of the responding post-doctoral fellows expressed an interest in a structured training program in clinical investigation. Discussions on ways to meet this need ensued at the department and SOM levels, and eventually enlarged to include the BSPH. At the same time, concerns about the adverse trends for clinical investigation and about the inadequate supply of qualified clinical investigators were being expressed at the national level.  Johns Hopkins’ response to these local and national needs was the creation of GTPCI in 1992 and admitted its first students in 1993.

In 2023, GTPCI introduced  FOUR ACADEMIC PATHWAYS :  General Clinical Investigation  (including clinical trials),  Disease Oriented Studies ,  Data Science  (including machine learning and artificial intelligence), and  Health Services Research . The field of clinical investigation has expanded since GTPCI began in 1993, so the goal of these pathways is to allow students more flexibility to choose coursework relevant to their academic interests.  

GTPCI students will  gain the skills necessary to design and conduct clinical investigations of emerging medical treatments and technologies, and to apply new diagnostic techniques and approaches to the study of human pathophysiology.

GTPCI graduates pursue careers in academia, and as independent clinical investigators at pharmaceutical firms, federal research, public health, and regulatory agencies .

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Investigation is designed for candidates who currently hold a postdoctoral fellowship or junior faculty appointment within the Johns Hopkins Medical Institution.

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The Master of Health Science (MHS) in Clinical Investigation is a nine-month, non-research requiring degree. To apply, it is not necessary for MHS candidates to hold an appointment within the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.

The Science of Clinical Investigation Training Program (SOCI) is an opportunity for clinical scientists to enhance their theoretical and practical skills in design, implementation and interpretation of data from clinical investigations.

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The Accelerated MD/PhD Partnership Training Program

Since 2006, the NIH MD/PhD Partnership Training Program has grown to a population of well over 50 aspiring young scientists across 30+ U.S. medical schools each year. The NIH  MD/PhD Partnership Training Program is designed to encourage the success and development of students pursuing a future as physician-scientists in basic and translational biomedical research. The program fosters innovative and interdisciplinary PhD partnerships in an accelerated setting with a completion time of approximately four years. Scholars enrolled in this program have the opportunity to take advantage of the unique resources available at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the NIH Clinical Research Center and the many options for collaboration provided by the NIH Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP).

There are opportunities available for students who have just finished their Bachelor’s degrees and are looking to apply to medical school and students who will begin medical school this fall.

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The first step in the application process is to determine whether you are eligible for the NIH MD/PhD Partnership Training Program. The second step is to identify which of the two tracks apply to you. More detailed information about eligibility requirements and the application process is listed on the individual track pages.

Choose Track 1 if you plan on attending medical school BEFORE you begin PhD research

Have you already started medical school? If so, you are a Track 2 applicant.

Choose Track 3 if you don't plan on attending medical school BEFORE you begin PhD research

Now in its 16th year, the NIH MD/PhD Partnership Training Program has grown to a population of well over 50 aspiring young scientists at 35 U.S. medical schools. We can proudly admit the current cohort of NIH MD/PhD Scholars are involved in some of the most cutting edge biomedical research endeavors being conducted in the world.

The MD/PhD Program leadership want to ensure that you have a place to get the information that you need. Please review the below information for resources to help you navigate through your training. 

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The NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program

The NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program (OxCam) can accommodate students seeking combined MD/PhD training for a career as a physician-scientist. Students admitted to the NIH MD/PhD Partnership Training Program conduct research in the NIH intramural research program as part of a coordinated plan of dual-degree training with a U.S. medical school. Students may combine medical school training with the NIH OxCam PhD program via one of two academic tracks.

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Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Hanover, N.H. MD-PhD Undergraduate Summer (MPUS) Fellowship

Harvard Medical School Boston, MA Summer Institute in Biomedical Informatics

Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston, MA Harvard/MIT Equitable Access to Research Training (HEART) MD–PhD Summer Program

Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, Ind. Undergraduate Research for Prospective Physician-Scientists and Physician-Engineers

Ohio State University Medical Center Columbus, Ohio ASPIRE Medical Research Program

State University of New York Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Physician Scientist Program (SURF-PS)

University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Ala. Summer in Biological Sciences (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program

Companion program for URM Preparation for Graduate and Medical Education (PARAdiGM) Program

University of California San Diego San Diego, Calif. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program

University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA The UCSD MSTP Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio  Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Iowa City, Iowa Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research (SUMR) Program

University of Minnesota Medical School Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minn. Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Rochester, N.Y. MSTP Summer Scholars Program

University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Medicine & Public Health Madison, WI MSTP Summer Scholars Program

Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tenn Vanderbilt MSTP Summer Research Program

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis St. Louis, Mo. MSTP ACCESS Program

Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering New York, N.Y. Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program

Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Augusta University Augusta, Ga. Summer Student Training and Research (STAR)

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas Summer Medical and Research Training (SMART) Program

Boston University School of Medicine Boston, Mass. Summer Student Training and Research (STAR)

Brigham and Women's Hospital  (in collaboration with Harvard-affiliated hospitals) Boston, Mass. Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine

Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio Case Summer Research Programs

Children's Hospital Research Foundation of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Division of Developmental Biology Undergraduate Summer Student Program

City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute Duarte, Calif. Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy

Committee on Institutional Cooperation Champaign, Ill. Summer Research Opportunities Program

Creighton University Omaha, Neb. Undergraduate Biomedical Research Training Program

Dell Medical School - The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Dell Medical School’s LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes’ Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Drexel University College of Medicine Philadelphia, Pa. Biomedical Graduate Studies-Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Georgia State University, Neuroscience Institute Atlanta, Ga B&B Summer Scholars Program

Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Harvard Medical School Boston, Mass. Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP)

Hofstra North Shore/LIJ School of Medicine   Manhasset, N.Y. Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Student Intern Program 

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, Md. Summer Internship Program (SIP)

Keck Graduate Institute Claremont, Calif. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program

Louisiana State Health Sciences Center Shreveport Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Neuroscience Shreveport, La. Summer Undergraduate Pharmacology Experience in Research Program (SUPER)

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine   Chicago, Ill. Undergraduate Summer Research Program, Department of Microbiology & Immunology  Summer Undergraduate Research program, Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Maine Medical Center Research Institute Scarborough, Maine Summer Student Research Program at main Medical Center Research Institute

Massachusetts General Hospital Multicultural Affairs Office Boston, Mass. Summer Research Trainee Program

Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minn. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisc. Summer Program for Undergraduate Research Summer Enrichment Programs

Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, S.C. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Medical Student Summer Fellowship Research Program Molecular Imaging Summer Program (MISP)

Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Minneapolis, Minn. Summer Research Internships in Clinical Cardiology

Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Md. Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research

New York University School of Medicine New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Evanston, Ill. Summer Research Opportunity Program

Oregon Health and Science University Portland, Ore. Summer Research Programs

Penn State University, College of Medicine Hershey, Pa. SURIP – Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program STEP-UP - Short-Term Educational Program for Underrepresented Persons SURF – American Heart Association Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford, Calif. Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP)/Amgen Scholars

Stony Brook University School of Medicine Stony Brook, NY Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program

Texas A&M University College of Medicine Bryan, Texas Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences   Lubbock, Texas Summer Accelerated Biomedical Research (SABR) Program 

Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, Pa. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Tufts University Boston, Mass. Sackler School Summer Research Programs

University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Ala. Summer Research Programs for Undergraduates

University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Summer Undergraduate Research Program BLAISER Program

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine Little Rock, AR Summer Research Fellowships for Undergraduate Students UAMS Summer Undergraduate Research Program to Increase Diversity in Research

University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine Irvine, CA Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research

University of California, San Francisco San Francisco, CA Summer Research Training Program

University of Chicago Chicago. Ill. The Leadership Alliance & The University of Chicago Summer Research Early Identification Program The Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research (PSOMER)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, Ohio Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Denver, Colo. Graduate Experience for Multicultural Students (GEMS)

University of Connecticut Health Center Farmington, Conn. Undergraduate Summer Research

University of Georgia Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute Athens, Ga. Summer Undergraduate Fellows

University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Ill. Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) 

University of Kansas Lawrence, Kan. Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

University of Kentucky Lexington, Ky. NSF-REU: Summer Program in the Biomedical Sciences

University of Louisville School of Medicine Louisville, Ky. Cancer Biology Training Program

University of Maryland Baltimore, Md. Office of Student Research

University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester, Mass. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers University New Brunswick, N.J. Undergraduate Summer Research

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Miami, FL. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. UM-SMART Undergrad Summer Program

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minn. Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (LSSURP)

University of Mississippi Jackson, Miss. Summer Research Internship in Medical Sciences

University of Missouri Columbia, MO Summer Research Internship in Medical Sciences

University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, Neb. Undergraduate Summer Research Program

University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, Neb. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Albuquerque, N.M. Undergraduate Pipeline Network Summer Research Program

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, Okla. Native American Center for Health Research Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Stephenson Cancer Center Summer Undergraduate Program

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pa. Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP) Undergraduate Clinical Scholars Program

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Pittsburgh, Pa. Summer Undergraduate Research Programs Premedical Academic Enrichment Program MIDAS summer Research Opportunity Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunities Training and Experimentation in Computational Biology

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Rochester, N.Y. MSTP Summer Scholars Strong Children’s Research Center Summer Program

University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston Houston, Texas Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Smithville, Texas Summer Program in Cancer Research

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas Computational Cancer Biology Training Program Neuroscience Summer Undergraduate Research Program Summer Internship in Tropical Diseases Research

University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas GSBS Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Native American Summer Research Internship (NARI)

University of Virginia School of Medicine Charlottesville, Va. Minority Health International Research Training Program (MHIRT) Summer Research Internship Program

University of Washington School of Medicine Seattle, WA University of Washington Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisc. Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program Summer Research Opportunity Programs

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Va. Summer Research in Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Public Health Epidemiology (MIDPH) 

Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, N.C. Summer Research Opportunities Program

Washington University St. Louis, Mo. BioMedRAP AMGEN Scholars Program MSTP ACCESS Program

Wayne State University School of Medicine Detroit, Mich. SURE Programs

West Virigina Univeristy Morgantown, WV MD/PhD Summer Research Internship

Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering New York, N.Y. Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program Weill Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program Computational Biology Summer Program (CBSP) Chemical Biology Summer Program (ChBSP) Engineering Summer Program (ESP)

Yale School of Medicine New Haven, Conn. NIH-NIDDK/KUH Yale Summer Research Fellowship for Undergraduate Students BioMed Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

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WGS 84 coordinate reference system is the latest revision of the World Geodetic System, which is used in mapping and navigation, including GPS satellite navigation system (the Global Positioning System).

Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) define a position on the Earth’s surface. Coordinates are angular units. The canonical form of latitude and longitude representation uses degrees (°), minutes (′), and seconds (″). GPS systems widely use coordinates in degrees and decimal minutes, or in decimal degrees.

Latitude varies from −90° to 90°. The latitude of the Equator is 0°; the latitude of the South Pole is −90°; the latitude of the North Pole is 90°. Positive latitude values correspond to the geographic locations north of the Equator (abbrev. N). Negative latitude values correspond to the geographic locations south of the Equator (abbrev. S).

Longitude is counted from the prime meridian ( IERS Reference Meridian for WGS 84) and varies from −180° to 180°. Positive longitude values correspond to the geographic locations east of the prime meridian (abbrev. E). Negative longitude values correspond to the geographic locations west of the prime meridian (abbrev. W).

UTM or Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system divides the Earth’s surface into 60 longitudinal zones. The coordinates of a location within each zone are defined as a planar coordinate pair related to the intersection of the equator and the zone’s central meridian, and measured in meters.

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