The University of Phoenix's Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology program is an in-depth study of the history and functions of organizational and industrial psychology. For admittance, all students must hold a bachelors degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited university. The program consists of 98 credit hours and includes studies in personality theories, personnel psychology, workplace motivation, the history and systems of psychology and human performance, assessment and feedback. This doctoral program requires an in-person residency that consists of up to eight days with an academically approved facility.
The University of Phoenix Doctor of Health Administration is a comprehensive study of the health care field. The health administration doctorate program consists of 62 credit hours of study and a bachelors degree in health administration, nursing or related field is required for entry. Course work consists of studies in health care marketing, risk management, management of health organization resources and the fundamental principles of sound research. The doctoral program includes a mandatory residency of up to eight days with a University of Phoenix approved facility.
The Doctor of Business Administration program consists of 62 credit hours. Prerequisites of the program include a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in the field of business management or related field and all students are required to complete a mandatory dissertation prior to graduation. Studies include finding value, issues in optimizing organizations, the fundamental principles of sound research and strategic opportunities in an internet-based global business. In addition to the dissertation, all doctorate students must complete residency with a University of Phoenix-approved facility.
The University of Phoenix Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program consists of concentrated study of methods used by superintendents deans and principals to improve educational environments. The 62 credit hour program consists of studies in ethics and values, the economics of education, leadership and lifelong learning and contemporary policy analysis and development. Students receive one-on-one interaction with members of the doctoral faculty, who prepare them to complete their mandatory dissertation and residency, which are required to be completed prior to graduation.