Depending on the
subject, a doctorate usually takes a minimum of three years
to earn, and can either be started after earning a Master's
degree, or often times directly after a Bachelor's degree.
With some of these programs, you can actually be awarded a
Master's degree while working for your Doctorate. There are
many different types of doctorate degrees. Most, however,
fall under one of two general categories:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D): This is a research-based
qualification that can take five or more years to earn.
Ph.D’s are often required for careers in higher education.
While it is possible to earn your Ph.D through a distance
education program, the higher education community has been
much slower to accept online degrees than most. However,
many other industries that require Ph.D’s are more
accepting.
- Professional Doctorates (Psy.D., J.D., etc.): These are
practical degrees that prepare learners for careers in their
field. Unlike the Ph.D, they provide little graduate research
training. Professional doctorates are given to pharmacists,
veterinarians, lawyers, radiologists, podiatrists, chiropractors,
psychologists, and many others.
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