Doctorate Degree Programs

Get accredited online doctorate degrees in your required major without attending classes or taking admissions. You can earn an accredited Doctorate degree program online on the basis of your work/life experience or by submitting a Doctoral Thesis or by passing our online doctoral test. American University For Continuing Education lets you earn an accredited degree without attending classes or taking admissions anywhere.

Reach the pinnacle of your career without having to rearrange your life. American University For Continuing Education offers doctoral programs and an Educational Specialist degree, all of which are available online. Distinguish yourself as a leader.

American University For Continuing Education lets you earn an accredited degree without attending classes or taking admissions anywhere.

Three Pathways to Your Doctorate

Choose the pathway that best fits your experience and career goals

1

Work/Life Experience

Earn your doctorate based on your extensive professional experience and accomplishments in your field

2

Doctoral Thesis

Submit an original doctoral thesis demonstrating your expertise and contribution to your field of study

3

Online Doctoral Test

Pass our comprehensive online doctoral examination to demonstrate your mastery of the subject matter

Program Features

Experience the ultimate in flexible doctoral education

No Classes Required

Complete your doctorate without attending traditional classes

No Admissions Process

Streamlined enrollment without lengthy admissions procedures

Study Anywhere

Complete your degree from anywhere in the world at your own pace

Educational Specialist

Access to Educational Specialist degree programs online

Career Advancement

Reach the pinnacle of your career without disrupting your life

Fully Accredited

Internationally recognized and accredited doctorate degrees

Scholar, Practitioner, Leader ModelSM

Our School of Advanced Studies uses the Scholar, Practitioner, Leader ModelSM, which combines theory, practice and leadership to help you influence and inspire others in your field.

Scholar

Develop advanced theoretical knowledge and research expertise in your field

Practitioner

Apply practical skills and real-world solutions to complex problems

Leader

Inspire and influence others as a leader in your professional field

Dissertation & Research Support

You'll also work with a dissertation chairperson to create original research that addresses a problem in your field of study. Helping you complete your journey are research courses and research faculty members who will respond to your questions within 24–48 hours.

American University For Continuing Education will help you refine your research skills and enable you to work face to face with your peers. Residencies are a required component of every doctoral degree except the Educational Specialist program.

Program Investment

Doctorate Degree Program

Complete Program Fee

$14,800

One-time payment - No hidden fees

  • Full doctorate degree program
  • Work/life experience pathway option
  • Doctoral thesis submission option
  • Online doctoral test option
  • Dissertation chairperson support
  • Research faculty support (24-48h response)
  • Scholar, Practitioner, Leader ModelSM
  • No classes or admissions required
  • Accredited certificate upon completion
  • Lifetime access to alumni resources
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