College of Doctoral Studies

Earn Your Doctoral Degree At Grand Canyon University

In an increasingly competitive and evolving market, the demand for greater knowledge is ever growing. By earning your doctoral degree at Grand Canyon University you may be able to take your career to the next level. GCU offers a variety of doctoral degree specializations for learners with diverse interests and goals. Learn more about the doctoral programs, including several PhD programs offered at GCU's College of Doctoral Studies.  

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At GCU, we have created a unique doctoral experience that connects learners with faculty in a vibrant community that offers an accelerated opportunity for scholar-practitioners to complete a purposeful doctoral journey.



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Doctoral Degree 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 Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Special Education
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Higher Education Leadership
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
Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Cognition and Instruction
Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Industrial and Organizational 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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