This doctoral education program is designed to prepare students to become academic, government or private-sector researchers. The program equips students to develop new knowledge about education and related processes, lead in the development of research, instructional and outreach programs, and advance effective and effectual educational practices for students. The Rutgers education college also offers doctoral concentrations in education theory, organization and policy, and education learning, cognition, instruction and development.
Rutgers' doctor of philosophy program is designed for registered nurses who have demonstrated commitment to playing a leading role in the initiation, illumination and cultivation of nursing cognition. The nursing school also offers a doctor of nursing practice program.
The business program at Rutgers Business School allows graduates to pursue teaching positions at business schools in the United States and abroad. Students may also pursue opportunities in the public sector, including information technology and management science or research. The business college also offers doctoral degrees in international business, economics, management science, finance, organization management, supply chain management and five other areas of study.
The School of Social Work offers a doctoral program designed to equip students for careers in higher education, research, and advanced positions in social policy and administration. This program is ranked as one of the top programs of its kind in the nation.
The psychology program equips students pursuing careers as researchers in both academic and nonacademic settings. Students work with Rutgers faculty on research projects of interest to the team. Clinical training can lead to a position as a clinical scientist.