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Q: Doctoral degree.......???
How many years of school (after high school) would it take for you to get your doctoral degree?? Thanks for answering....

A: It depends whether you are going to do your master's and and your doctorate full-time and without taking any breaks between degrees. Assuming you have money to support yourslef and pay your fees, it is going to take you three years for your bachelor's degree, another one or two for your master's and three years for your doctorate, making a total of 7 or 8 years. In practice it takes many people much longer. Some folk take a job after their bachelor's degree and do their master's and doctorate on a part-time basis. You can reckon that two years of part-time study is equivalent to one year of full time. Some doctoral students work on their PhDs internmittently for years amassing the necessary evidence to establish their thesis. I know PhDs who became doctors in their twneties and others who did not complete their doctorate until they were in their forties or fifties - or even older. I recently heard of a case of a man of over 90 who finally got his PhD!

Q: What sources of funding are available for a person pursuing a doctoral degree in educational leadership?
My intent is to pursue a doctoral degree. What forms of financial assistance / aid are available besides student loans. Are any specific funding sources for this particular academic area. The intent is to continue efforts within secondary education in public school system, however, with increased knowledge and skills.

A: Stipends are given for teachers going for national board certification. Perhaps there is some federal program for those pursuing what you desire.? I did find this website> http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13453 I went to a search engine and typed ''funding for doctoral students''. Hope this helps a bit. From, HS Spanish teacher, Ohio.

Q: should i go for a masters or a doctoral degree in psychology?
i think i want to go into a career in psychology but im not sure if i should go for a masters or a doctoral degree. i am very interested in the clinical, therapueatic aspect of it and am very interested iin becoming a school psychologist or going into private practice and becoming a psychotherapist. the things that i am not interested in are things like: lab studies, psychiatry, working in an insane asylum, etc. so i was just wondering which one i should go for and which one would fulfill my needs better.

A: First of all...there are many things to consider when seeking your masters versus a doctorate...like the ability to even get accepted into either programs. I am not trying to say you are not intelligent but competition is VERY high. I am applying for a doctoral program this fall...last year they had over 200 applicants of which only 6 were accepted into the program (and this isn't even a top-notch school). It is MUCH easier to get accepted into a masters program than a doctoral program. Then from there try to get accepted into a PhD program. If you are entertaining a career in psychology and want a doctoral degree you will HAVE to do research...it is part of the acceptance policy for APA accredited universities (even if you do not want to be a researcher). Your dissertation has to be based on original research you do in the field if that tells you anything. This is technically "lab studies" but much of it is research based. The difference between having either degree for a career is based on your specific state licensing procedures. What applies to all states is that if you only have a masters degree you cannot have a private practice without a psychologist who does have a PhD supervising you. In other words you "assist" a PhD. So basically a masters level position does not allow many independent opportunities whereas a PhD affords you the opportunity to be on your own and in your own practice. If I were you I would check your state licensing requirements, give some serious thought as to what specialization you want to go into (Clinical, School Psychologist or otherwise), check potential schools for admission requirements for either program, talk to an admissions counselor and start doing your best to make yourself a competitive candidate!! It doesn't mean that you will not get into a program or that you can't go any further...just know what you have to do in order to get to the place you want to be!! You may also want to take an internship over the summer to "feel" out the field to see what you think you may or may not like. For me personally...when I was getting my BA I had my heart set on having my own practice and HATED research. When I actually interned in private practice I found out it was nothing that I expected and hated it. In theory alot of things seem like they may be perfect for you until you get into the "real" world and check them out. Plus, the experience will look good on any application you may submit in the future. As far as your distaste for psychiatry and working in "insane asylums" (don't blame you there!!)...that is an entirely different field and a different set of coursework. Most colleges have you intern in CLINICS but this is a far cry from an insane asylum. Good luck and remember that it may seem hard...but if you are motivated enough...it will be a breeze!!!

Q: What is the % of the US population holding a doctoral degree?
By this, I mean PhD, MD, DDS etc... any doctoral degree. Can anyone help me find a reference to this statistic? Yeah, I have tried looking it up online. I'm not stupid. They only give % of people with graduate degrees (which include M.S. degrees). I can't find stats on just doctoral degree holders.

A: just look it up online

Q: who was the first black person to receive a doctoral degree then become president of a predomant white uni?
who was the first black person to receive a doctoral degree and later to become the first black person to serve as president of a predominalty white university. if u must know for the smart asses out there this is for extra credit in my class, u know end of the semester EXTRA CREDIT. Thank you to all those who do try an help :-)

A: She probably wasn't the first, but she might have been the first woman to do so - Ruth Simmons was the former president of Smith College (predominantly white woman's college in MA) and now president of Brown University (mostly while Ivy League).

Q: As a college professor, what type of doctoral degree is needed?
In other words, if you are already teaching a subject with your masters, does it help/hurt you to get a doctoral degree in another field. For instance, if you are already teaching communication, would it help you (with tenure for instance) to get a degree in education for example?

A: If you want to be at the college level, you should get your doctoral degree in the field in which you want to teach and do research. Unless you want to teach in a school of education, it doesn't make sense to get a doctoral degree in education.

Q: How best to finance a doctoral degree and support my family?
I want to do a Ph.D in international relations. Financing the degree is not the problem. My issue is what suggestions people might have to answer my question regarding how to support my wife and two kids. My wife is a stay at home Mom and would like to keep doing that. I am the bread winner but would really like to go back to school. Outside of a Teaching Assistant position and using our savings around ($20k) I'm not sure how we would avoid having my wife go back to work.

A: This is not the stone ages. Your wife should get a job, AND a second job to support you and her family. You would do the same.. so why not her? Just be sure you use birth control if she is in the least bit resistant, usually women with these beliefs "suddenly" become pregnant when something like this occurs.... and think they shouldn't have to work just because they are pregnant. Like their brain stops working or something because they are gestating! LOL.

Q: How long does it typically take to complete a doctoral degree?
I just got admission into Columbia University's Ed.D.C.T program with specialty in Math Education. I currently work full-time as a professor at a local college. I am trying to determine whether to go full-time or part-time, and how long it would take to complete the degree through each option.

A: Check out their website. It's a six year program, including the final year of dissertation advising (meaning they're including in those six years one year to write the dissertation). Do they even allow part-time study? You might want to inquire. If they do, it seems reasonable to deduce that about twelve years would be the time frame for part-time study. And keep in mind that Ph.D. students often take more than a year to finish their dissertations, so their 6-year plan could easily stretch into 7 for a typical student.

Q: Do you have to have a doctoral degree to teach at a community college?
...or would a Master of Arts in Teaching degree as well as a Bachelor of Arts in English degree work? I've heard several different things, so I'm curious.

A: It depends on the field and the need for a teacher. Most junior/community college teachers have at least a master's degree in the field of expertise. Some teachers are hard enough to come by that they will settle for a bachelor's degree. If you are planning to teach English, your credentials won't likely cut the mustard. My opinion would be that there are also a lot of masters' in education, but who knows, try an Alaskan college or some other rural area.

Q: Should I enroll in a 2nd Master's program or possible continue on to pursue a Doctoral degree?
I currently have a Master's in Instructional Leadership, I don't think I get much out of the program. I am thinking about getting a second Master's degree in Higher Education or go to pursue a doctorate degree. I want to work in higher education as an administrator or eventually teach.

A: Yes get as much education as you can in this life. It will only help you.

Q: Can you guys list as many jobs as you can that requires a bachelor to doctoral degree?
I really need help because I haven't figured out what I want to be yet. So I'm kind of stuck.

A: I don't have enough time to do that, sorry.

Q: Did Martin Luther King Jr really not have a legitimate Doctoral Degree?
Did Martin Luther King Jr really not have a legitimate Doctoral Degree?

A: Dr. Martin Luther King earned his PhD in Systematic Theology from Boston University in 1955. An inquiry found that there was probably some plagiarized material in his dissertation but it wasn't sufficient to invalidate the dissertation or the degree. As a recipient of the Nobel Prize for Peace and the Presidential Medal of Freedom; it's not unexpected that he was also awarded a number of honorary degrees. Honorary degrees are "legitimate" too. Some of these doctorates include: Moorehouse College Howard University Chicago Theological Seminary Morgan State College Central State College Boston University Lincoln University University of Bridgeport Bard College Keuka College Wesleyan University Jewish Theological Seminary Yale University Springfield College Hoffstra University Oberlin College Amsterdam Free University Saint Peter's College University of New Castle upon Tyne Grinnell College Whatever else might be said about Dr. King; the propriety of being referred to as "Doctor" is not reasonably disputable. Even if one doctorate is questioned as legitimate - the other 20 would take up the slack.

Q: Is a Juris Doctorate(JD) considered a "professional" or a "doctoral" degree?
I'm applying for this program at my college, and I want to get a JD for grad school, and I have to fill out this part that asks if I want a "professional" or a "doctoral" degree. What does a JD fit under?

A: It's both....a juris DOCTORATE is, of course, a DOCTORAL degree. The professional doctorates include JD (law), MD (medicine), DVM (veterinary medicine), etc.

Q: What is the best encouragement in the pursuance of being a doctoral degree holder?


A: More money in most cases. Some people thing prestige.

Q: What is the value of a doctoral degree from the university of phoenix?
I know all their doctoral degrees are certified by a national board that also certifies schools like Harvard. However, I want to know if their doctoral programs are certified by enough important boards to be recognized by scientist, engineers, industry and other important people/groups.

A: It all depends are what you plan to do with it. What are your career goals? The reason I am asking is that a doctorate might make it harder for you in the job market unless you plan to go into the academic community as a professor to teach or be a consultant with a company that is searching for someone with educational credentials. If you plan to pursue a job as a professor, you may want to check the college/university you would like to work at to see if the degree from the University of Phoenix will suffice. They might want you to have more hands on experience in the traditional "college" environment in order to teach students. Finally, if you are going to pursue a doctorate you need to keep in mind a couple of things--will you be proud of your degree hanging on the wall and/or are you good at taking online courses? Some students do not do well taking online courses. Bottom line--talk to other students and alumni. Good Luck! If you want to know more about schools, check the link below: