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Your AIU Distance Learning program will
be a custom-made program, designed just
for you by you and your advisor. This flexibility
to meet your needs is seldom found in other
distance learning programs. Our program
does not require every student to study
the same subjects and use the same books
and other learning materials as every other
student. Instead our online Doctoral programs
are designed just for you. They are individually
designed to meet your needs and help you
to reach your professional and personal
goals. If you want much more than normal
results from your efforts, AIU's Doctoral
programs are what you are looking for.
The Doctor of Philosophy program is offered
for various disciplines and prepares students
for advanced work in research, teaching,
and administration. Studies leading to the
Ph.D. degree are designed to give the candidate
thorough and comprehensive knowledge of
his or her professional field, as well as
training in research methods. The criteria
for granting the degree shall be the candidate's
comprehension of the subject matter and
a demonstrated ability to perform independent
research. In addition, the candidate must
have the ability to express thoughts clearly,
both verbally and in written form. The PhD
program aims to develop an understanding
of your field beyond the Master's degree,
with emphasis on the conduct of original
research, the production of significant
research findings, and the contribution
of such findings to public knowledge.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ABOUT YOUR PROGRAM
 The
Ph.D. Degree Program at AIU is a custom-tailored
suit of educational clothing. AIU has developed
a protocol to Quantify and Qualify an individual's
professional background, as well as, their
academic credentials, and grant Academic
Credit to qualified students commensurate
with their true level of knowledge.
After initial review and evaluation, the
Student's Academic Status is defined. This
definition establishes the approximate number
of Academic Credit Hours the University
will grant the Student toward the Student's
designated Degree Program.
Development of course and curricula is a
collaborative activity, between the Student
and the Academic Advisor. Each Student's
Curricula is unique, and developed as a
result of the mutual efforts of the Student,
the Academic Staff and the Academic Advisor.
To fulfill the requirements of the Degree
Program as established by the Academic Committee,
the Student performs research, (using the
Internet or other Approved Resources), to
investigate and select courses from at least
2, AIU Approved colleges or universities,
offering the same discipline at the Doctoral
level, as the Student's designated Degree
Program.
The Student will select courses based upon
the Student's need to acquire the knowledge
and master the objectives defined, in the
course descriptions and objectives, as itemized
in the Course Catalogs of such Approved
Institutions. The Student will be the initial
arbiter of the courses selected. The culmination
of the course selection process is the class
session with the Academic Advisor. During
this class, the Student's Courses and Curricula
will be established, and approved.
Ph.D. Programs are available in many disciplines,
and demonstrate the Student's ability to
perform advanced work in the selected field
of study. The highlight of the Program is
the Doctorial Dissertation, an original
work of scholarship, which showcases the
Candidate's mastery of the selected discipline,
produces significant insights and findings
based on original thought and research,
and contributes to the advancement of thought
and knowledge on a universal scale.
Studies leading to the Ph.D. degree are
designed to give the candidate thorough
and comprehensive knowledge of his or her
professional field, as well as training
in research methods. The criteria for granting
the degree shall be the candidate's comprehension
of the subject matter and a demonstrated
ability to perform independent research.
In addition, the candidate must have the
ability to express thoughts clearly, both
verbally and in written form (Course
and Curriculum).
POPULAR
FIELDS FOR DOCTORAL STUDY
Business
(PhD, DBA)
The PhD in business focuses intensively
on preparing candidates to direct highly
specialized scholarly research while the
Doctor of Business degree focuses on the
application of theory rather than on the
development of new theory. Despite the differences
sited above, both degrees are considered
academically equivalent. Graduates will
be qualified to develop knowledge in the
business disciplines and for the practical
application of theory in the business world
(areas of study).
Education (PhD, EdD)
The PhD in Education degree will prepare
students for teaching positionas or administrative
careers whereas the EdD typically prepares
primary and secondary school administrators
or teachers in academic departments of education.
Both degrees are considered academically
equivalent (areas
of study).
Engineering (PhD, DS, DEng)
The Doctorate in Engineering degree is best
suited for leading research engineers who
seek administrative or executive positions
within the engineering industry. Common
areas of specialization include: electrical
engineering, civil engineering, computer
science, telecommunications, industrial
engineering and mechanical engineering (areas
of study).
Psychology (PhD, PsyD)
Both the Ph.D. in Psychology and the Doctor
of Psychology (PsyD) can be pursued through
online study with AIU. The PhD in Psychology
is sometimes considered a research degree
while the PsyD is considered a counseling
degree however these differences are not
universal, both degrees are considered academically
equivalent. Specializations such as clinical
psychology, counseling psychology, educational
psychology, or organizational psychology
are possible by adjusting the student curriculum
(areas of study).
School Business and Economics
School of Science and Engineering
School of Social and Human Studies
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following are requirements for admission
to the AIU PhD Program (additional requirements
are specific to your major or filed of study):
- Admissions Application form available
online. (click
here)
- A brief curriculum vitae that provides
an overview of education, work, publication,
and other professional activities.
- A master's degree from a recognized
program, or the equivalent.
Additionally, applicants may be required to
submit one or more of the following to determine
their eligibility.
- Sufficient references from persons in
the professional and academic communities.
The Committee on Doctoral Studies may,
on occasion, require additional references.
- At least one example of scholarly research
or professional writing in any format
(print or electronic). The student should
describe fully any published or unpublished
research, thesis, contributions to the
professional or scholarly literature,
and other professional or academic experience
relevant to an assessment of his or her
capacity to pursue doctoral study successfully.
Note: Students who have been granted Advanced
Placement Candidate status (APC) may be allowed
modification of the above protocol.
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