College of Doctoral Studies

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Our College of Doctoral Studies creates a unique doctoral experience that connects faculty and learners in a vibrant community and offers an accelerated opportunity for scholar-practitioners to complete a purposeful doctoral journey. Read More About the College of Doctoral Studies


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Doctoral Degree Programs Overview

In addition to our online learning format, we are now offering the opportunity to attend evening classes on our main campus allowing working professionals the flexibility they need to complete their degree.

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Featured Programs

Doctor of Business Administration with an  Emphasis in Management
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Behavioral Health
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Christian Ministry
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development
Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Performance Psychology


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Ready to start the doctoral journey? Request More Information and a Doctoral Specialist will answer your questions about the program. If you are ready to start, select the Apply Now link and complete the GCU application.

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Paulette Crosby '12
Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership Alumni

Paulette Crosby is an alumni from GCU's Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership program. Paulette is also the Founder and President of Reading Star Academy of Excellence Charter School which opened in August 2011 in Volusia County, Florida. This is the first dual language school to open in Volusia County and caters to students whose primary language is Spanish. Paulette has been able to tie the information she's learning in her doctoral classes and in writing her dissertation directly to her proposal and development for the charter school.

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