Doctoral
Pursue the highest academic achievement in your chosen field.
Doctoral Programs Overview
Often, doctoral degree holders don’t just participate in their chosen career field, they also may help shape it. Whether it’s through conducting ground-breaking research, training the next generation of the field’s professionals, or advising the industry in an administrative role, they often serve as both practitioners and managers in their respective fields.
Are you ready to join those ranks and take your higher education to the next level? If you study business administration, educational leadership, or psychology, Alliant offers a number of doctoral degrees for a variety of professions.
As a graduate student or master’s degree holder, earning a professional doctoral degree in your respective field is the highest academic achievement possible, preparing you for any challenge or opportunity that presents itself to you in the future. Alliant online doctoral programs arm you with the tools you need to become a true leader in your field.
Doctoral Degree Programs at Alliant University
From the PhD and PsyD for psychology students to the EdD for education majors, the array of doctoral degree programs offered by Alliant allow you to further your education at one of our three California campuses, or online. With an in-person or online doctoral degree from Alliant, you’ll be trained not only to handle tough industry challenges, but also to pursue becoming a leader in your field and blaze a trail for future generations.
Each professional doctoral program or PhD program, whether at one of our California college campuses or online, provides coursework in your field, along with dissertation work that helps you dive deep into your industry’s challenges and allows you to apply your knowledge to real scenarios.
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The Alliant Choice
With a doctoral degree from Alliant, you’ll achieve far more than just credentials. Doctoral degrees help you gain a level of expertise that can set you ahead of the curve and enable you to propel your career to new heights.
But, even more than that, you can achieve a professional doctorate degree from Alliant at your own speed. Whether you enroll in our in-person or online programs, our courses allow you to complete your education even around your other responsibilities, and at a pace that allows you to do your best work.
Online PhD Programs in California: Earn Your Doctoral Degree with Alliant University
If you are a working professional seeking to reach the top of your field, Alliant University offers respected online and hybrid doctoral programs in California. Our accredited doctoral degrees — offered online or on-campus depending on the program — are designed for educators and administrators, business leaders, and psychology professionals who want to combine rigorous scholarship with real-world impact. Whether you’re pursuing a doctorate of education, a doctor of philosophy, or a professional doctorate, Alliant’s comprehensive academic program options prepare you to lead with excellence.
Programs Available in Education, Psychology, and Business
Alliant’s programs available span psychology, education, and business, giving every applicant the chance to find the right fit for their background and career goals. In the School of Education, students can pursue a PhD in education or an EdD, exploring educational psychology, education administration, and organizational leadership. Our PhD in Organizational Leadership is one of the most popular online doctoral degree programs, built for professionals who want to drive organizational change within their institutions. Across all our online degree programs, students engage in theory and research that connects classroom learning to practice.
A Flexible, Fully Online and Hybrid Format
Alliant offers fully online and hybrid formats so students across the U.S. can complete an online doctorate without relocating. Courses are delivered through a flexible online format that blends online learning with live discussion, making our education online experience both rigorous and convenient. This flexible online structure is ideal for students who need to balance a doctoral education with careers and families, no matter where in the U.S. they call home.
Rigorous, Research-Driven Curriculum
Each of our education doctoral degrees provides instructional design rooted in evidence-based practice, giving students the tools to conduct original research and applied research in their fields. Depending on your interests, you can select a specialization or concentration that matches your career path — from strategic leadership to social entrepreneurship. Every academic program at Alliant emphasizes inquiry, critical decision making, and a commitment to social justice and equity in higher learning. Our programs feature a dissertation and oral defense, ensuring graduates leave with a body of scholarship that advances their profession.
Designed for Working Professionals
Alliant’s doctoral offerings are programs designed for educators and administrators, human resource leaders, and organizational consultants who are ready to pursue advanced leadership roles. Whatever your background, our admissions team will guide you as an applicant through enrollment, financial aid, and tuition planning, so you can focus on your educational experience rather than logistics.