National University Doctoral Programs

• Doctorate Program offerings at National University

  National University offers more than 20 Doctoral & PhD degree to choose from within fields such as Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare and more. A few of key programs include: 

  • Doctor of Business Administration
  • Doctor of Criminal Justice
  • Doctor of Education
  • Doctor of Health Administration
  • Doctor of Public Administration

  and more!

• Why Get a Doctorate Degree? Is it worth it?

  With an online PhD or doctorate degree, you are statistically more likely to find better pay opportunities, and more likely to secure employment overall. Additionally, people with PhD or doctorate degrees are more likely to become specialists or thought leaders in their chosen fields.

  Furthermore, earning your doctoral degree from NU will give you the tools and knowledge you need to make a meaningful difference in your field. The depth of understanding you’ll gain in a doctorate program will help prepare you for a leadership role in your career, and the skills you’ll learn will help you lead more effectively.

• University Accreditation

  Accreditation ensures universities have been properly evaluated and validated by education authorities. National University is proud to be regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

  NU’s PsyD program is currently unaccredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) for new students but maintains its WSCUC accreditation. Given the program’s long history of accreditation under JFKU, full accreditation may be awarded in 2023. The program is working diligently to establish full accreditation under the JFK-SOP at NU in 2023. However, National University cannot guarantee that APA accreditation will be granted. There is a possibility that the program may not be accredited before you finish, and if you transfer to another institution before National University obtains this accreditation, your credits may not be transferable.

• Our 5 Pillars of Support

  At NU we support the whole you so you can become the best you. Our support ecosystem encompasses these five aspects of well-being:

  • Financial
    • NU students have access to 1:1 assistance for navigating the financial aid process, plus access to scholarships, generous transfer credits, and more.  
  • Academic 
    • We support students with academic resources to help them excel in their studies. This includes individual coaching, time management support, and free tutoring.
  • Career 
    • From career counseling to resume and cover letter review to interview preparation, our career services, alumni mentoring network, and job portal are designed to help you succeed. 
  • Family & Community 
    • We understand the personal and family challenges faced by our students. That’s why we offer unique four-week course formats so that you can balance family, work, and school.
  • Social & Emotional
    • Our student wellness services provide free, on-demand remote mental health counseling, 1:1 solutions-focused counseling, and other resources that support social and emotional health.