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Professional doctorate: what you need to know

February 12, 2026

Do you need a master’s to get a PhD? A complete guide

February 12, 2026

How to balance work, family and a doctoral degree | Capella University

November 21, 2025

What is a doctoral residency?

June 23, 2025

What qualifications do I need for a doctoral program?

June 06, 2025

The difference between traditional and online doctoral programs

May 02, 2025

What is a dissertation?

October 28, 2024

5 steps of a dissertation

August 28, 2024

What is a comprehensive exam?

August 13, 2024

5 ways a doctoral degree may strengthen your career

December 11, 2023

What are the steps in getting a PhD?

August 22, 2023

What are acceptable dissertation research methods?

August 16, 2023

The difference between a dissertation and doctoral capstone

May 30, 2023

Can I transfer credits into a doctoral program?

January 08, 2020

Loans 101: funding your doctoral degree

October 25, 2019

Five funding options to consider for your doctorate

October 09, 2019

A guide to doctoral support

June 05, 2019

Is a doctoral degree right for me?

February 18, 2019

Alumna profile: online PhD enhances career in Higher Ed

June 04, 2018

The difference between a PhD and professional doctorate

March 27, 2018

Questions to answer before applying to a doctoral program

January 02, 2018

Can I earn a doctoral degree part-time?

December 19, 2017

The PhD sisters: encouragement for women earning doctoral degrees

February 28, 2017

What’s the ROI for a PhD?

December 15, 2016

5 must-reads for doctoral students

January 11, 2016

From a to z: doctoral degree glossary

August 19, 2015

Do I need a doctoral mentor? How do I find one?

July 28, 2015

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