Established in 1976 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), University of Phoenix has a range of Ph.D. programs, including a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (with available specializations in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Technology), Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration, Doctor of Health Administration, Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership (with an available specialization in Information Systems and Technology) and Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Most classes are taken online; some are offered at a number of the school's more than 200 campuses nationwide. For some programs, in-person residencies are required. Contact the school for info about the particular program you're interested in.
University of Phoenix
3157 East Elwood St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
866-766-0766
phoenix.edu
Northcentral University has an online Ph.D. program in psychology with a specialization in health psychology and behavioral medicine. Students enrolled in this program develop the knowledge and skills that are essential for this particular field of psychology, according to the school's website, by taking a deeper look into the factors that influence the physical and psychological health of people and learning to understand behavioral health and illness with a biopsychosocial approach. Students take courses including foundations for doctoral study in psychology, advanced topics in health psychology, advanced topics in behavioral nutrition and advanced topics in psychoneuroimmuology. Students also take courses in psychopharmacology and research methods and designs.
Northcentral University
10000 East University Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
866-766-0331
ncu.edu
The University of Arizona offers an online Ph.D. program in nursing. Students can enter into this program with either a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Depending on which entry method students begin the program, the program should be completed in three to four years on a full-time study schedule. Students are required to attend a two-week-long, research-intensive summer experience. This program focuses on three research areas: understanding mechanisms to treat and prevent biological injury, promoting health and reducing risks in vulnerable populations and managing the consequences of aging or chronic illness.
The University of Arizona
1305 North Martin
Tucson, AZ 85721
520-626-6154
arizona.edu