With a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Walden University, you can drive positive change in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

In this timely, relevant program, you apply your understanding of human growth and development to current topics such as technology in the digital age and the needs of populations such as the LGBTQ community and refugees.

The Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.... [-]

As one of the first online doctoral programs in industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology, Walden’s PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program allows you to deepen your knowledge of workplace and organizational behavior. As you develop advanced skills in change management, personnel psychology, and research theory and design, you can prepare to serve as a catalyst for change in higher education, corporate, government, and other workplace settings. Choose from a variety of specializations to tailor your studies to your specific career interests and career path.

Walden University’s PhD in Psychology program combines rigorous academics and original research so that you can achieve the highest level of expertise in theories and best practices in psychology. This 100% online program follows a scholar-practitioner model that encourages you to integrate scholarly research with your practical knowledge. Taught by respected researchers and experts in the field, courses in this program will prepare you to make a difference in the lives of others as a practitioner, professor, consultant, or researcher for government, nonprofit, and private organizations.

Gain the specialized knowledge you need to advance in the exciting and diverse field of forensic psychology.

In this online program, you’ll acquire a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system as well as mental health issues that may drive criminal behavior. Explore ways to evaluate programs designed for forensic populations such as the incarcerated, recently released offenders, the mentally ill, and juvenile offenders.

Expedite your path through the program with our Fast Track Option, and choose from five specializations that allow for intensive exploration of the area of forensic psychology that aligns with your career goals. Prepare for a role as a teacher, researcher, or consultant in the law enforcement, government, education, or nonprofit sector.... [-]

Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology

The Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Psychology is a self-paced learning program, which may be completed off campus. Study programs are not structured in semesters, quarters or terms, allowing students to begin their degree programs at any time during the year.

The Educational Doctorate Degree in Educational Psychology is comprised of 62-semester units of credit. Candidates must satisfy 3 Qualifying Courses (12-semester units), 5 Core Courses (18-semester units) and 4 Specialization Courses (16-semester units). Candidates must also complete 14-semester units for a Proposal, Dissertation, and Oral Defense. Prior to the Dissertation, students must successfully complete a Comprehensive Examination (2-semester units).... [-]

Texas Tech University's online Doctor of Philosophy in Family and Consumer Sciences Education is offered by the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences Education in the College of Human Sciences. The Ph.D. degree program is designed to prepare individuals for faculty positions in higher education and other professional leadership roles. If you seek an academic career, Texas Tech's doctoral program provides you with the most advanced academic training, the most distinguished faculty, and the strongest professional foundation of any program in the country.