New PhD or doctoral programs?

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by PM_guy, Oct 12, 2008.

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  1. PM_guy

    PM_guy New Member

    It seems that distance learning is becoming more and more accepted. Does anyone have information on new programs coming online (no pun intended) soon? I am more curious about B&M schools that continue to expand into the online realm.
    My story is that I am trying to get into a doctoral / PhD for Information Management of Computer Science degree, but I only know of 2 Universities offering. One is too traditional and the other has limited positions.
    I would love to hear about more school offerings in the future if anyone has them. Thanks everyone.
     
  2. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    Maybe you could start us off by listing the two that you've found. There may be others around that have some small difference in terminology.
     
  3. KariS

    KariS New Member

    Do the two include any of these?

    Capella University
    Dakota State University*
    Duquesne University
    Nova Southeastern University
    University of Phoenix
    Walden University
     
  4. TEKMAN

    TEKMAN Semper Fi!

    "Duquesne University"

    Where did you find DU offers Ph.D in IT online?
     
  5. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    Pace University www.pace.edu offers a DPS (Doctor of Professional Studies) in Computing online.
     
  6. airtorn

    airtorn Moderator

    Doctor of Professional Studies - Where do they come up with these names? :confused:
     
  7. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    Not sure, but I think this degree nomenclature was chosen to indicate an applied emphasis.
     
  8. PM_guy

    PM_guy New Member

    The two that I know of are Dakota State and Indiana State. Has anyone heard of any new programs that may come online soon?
     
  9. -kevin-

    -kevin- Resident Redneck

    I know you are looking for online but you might also explore any options within reasonable travel as there are some good programs available.

    http://www.robert-morris.edu/web/cms/academics/scis/Pages/scis-degrees-programs.aspx


    "Doctoral Degree
    The highest degree offered by the school is the interdisciplinary Doctor of Science in Information Systems and Communications. The D.Sc. degree is a rigorous three-year, executive-style, low residency doctoral program. Applicants must have earned at least a master's degree or first professional degree and have gained significant professional experience. The program is intended for those with higher-level decision-making and problem-solving responsibilities in business, education, government or nonprofit entities."


    http://ischool.syr.edu/academics/doctoralprograms/index.aspx

    "Doctorate of Professional Studies in information management—a part-time executive degree program for working professionals who are interested in the applied aspects of the information field
    o 51-credits; limited residency, distance learning format (blended learning environment)
    o Master’s degree required, at least five years of appropriate professional experience
    o Normal Syracuse University rates for graduate level tuition will be charged for all DPS courses."

    There are, of course, many others thoughout the nation.
     
  10. vadro

    vadro New Member

    Hello,

    I have recently register to the Forum, although I was reading it for a while. I am in the DProf programme at the Middlesex University in London, UK, and although it is a B&M University, it has pioneered the Work Based Learning Studies developing courses at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral level.

    The Research Degrees are explained here below:

    http://http://www.mdx.ac.uk/research/degrees/routes.asp

    The DProf, in brief, aim to make a valid contribution to the practice with the same academic rigor as the PhD, rather than develop pure knowledge.

    An important aspect of the Middlesex University DProf is, in my opinion, that the learner is situated outside the academic sphere ,being a practitioner based in a working environment.

    I trust that today’s professional world demands an increasing commitment and focus on field-based practice, rather than the more traditional (and, inherently, isolative) research model currently used for advanced degrees in many different disciplines.

    The DProf, obviously in my opinion, enable the practitioner to develop at the beginning of the course the experiential learning and reflective practice, to then put them into practice during the research phase.

    The DProf does not develop a self-serving (and ultimately disjunctive) research model that makes “a valid contribution to existing practice” in any given field, but rather it will enable the candidate to achieve a doctorate in professional development.

    I have taken introductive modules (mainly DL) and I am now working on my Research proposal, which I will present to the Approval Panel firstly in writing and then orally. If approved, I will start my research in January 2009.

    Sorry for the lengthy message, but I am quite passionate about my studies!

    Best regards.
     
  11. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

  12. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator


    Where did you find DeVry, Keller (which is the same as DeVry), and AIU offering doctorate degrees? Can you provide the link. Thanks-
     
  13. airtorn

    airtorn Moderator

    I curious why he is promoting his website in every single one of his posts.

    I am also curious why he keeps referring to that particular group of schools and saying they are the best.
     
  14. Bruboy

    Bruboy New Member

    Bellevue University has just started a Ph.D. in Human Capital Management although it could not be totally completed online. It does appear that it is a program that is targeted for those with a bachelors degree since after the first 36 foundation credits are completed the student is givin an MS. Here is the link for the full description.

    http://www.bellevue.edu/cs/ContentServer?c=buDegree&pagename=bu%2FbuLayout&p=1170772032738&cid=1201738438000
     
  15. Vinipink

    Vinipink Accounting Monster

    Are you going for it?
     
  16. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator


    Hey Vinipink,
    What happened to AJU in your sig line?
     
  17. TEKMAN

    TEKMAN Semper Fi!


    Yeah, Dr. Vinipink,

    I want to know too. :) Maybe, Andrew Jackson just won the presidential election stage, therefore he doens't put down as "GO GENERAL!":cool:
     
  18. Vinipink

    Vinipink Accounting Monster

    I am making a restructure of my priorities with the DBA, economics, and finances (again), I am finishing this semester with AJU, but I am entering the research phase early next year with NCU and that will take more time that I have and bargain for, it will also take my full concentration (dissertation) and finances (for the external reviewer and the fee for the dissertation), I am going to put the AJU idea on hold. As you know doing a RA doctorate online does take lots of time and concentration if you want to get that done, and that is my main priority.

    Hello toxic! (Toxic is an admirer of mine from another forum) :eek:
     
  19. Vinipink

    Vinipink Accounting Monster

    LOL I am not able to support a place that am going to put on hold. But one more time for old time sake, "Go Generals"
     
  20. Bruboy

    Bruboy New Member

    To be honest I don't think that I have the energy left, plus I have one son that finished college last year and one that is graduating this January. The expense from putting them through school, the mortgage, the expense for my MBA, and the fact that I am way too old for a PhD to yield a return that would make it a valid investment says that it is not worth considering.
     

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