Doctorate Degrees in Dominica

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One must accomplish two things when earning a PhD. First one must understand a particular subject thoroughly. Secondly, one must extensively in knowledge about that subject.

One of the Post Graduate academic degrees that are awarded by the Universities is the Doctor of Philosophy; abbreviated as PhD. Depending on the time periods for entry-level degrees and other factors, PhD programs vary from one country to another as well as from institution to the other. With the attainment of the degree, you earn the academic title of a Doctor. The courses are available to all students who meet minimum requirements worldwide.

Dominica has a competitive education system, rivaling others throughout the West. Students in this Caribbean island country could mingle with other serious students from around the world. English is the official language, but students speaking other languages may feel equally at home due to the country’s international commerce.

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Doctorate in Parapsychology

International University For Graduate Studies - IUGS
Online & Campus Combined Part time September 2017 Dominica Portsmouth

The Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy programmes in Parapsychology seek to provide evidenced-based instruction and opportunities for significant research to mature individuals with a clear interest in understanding complex, often misrepresented and misunderstood phenomena of human life. [+]

Doctorates in Dominica 2017. The Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy programmes in Parapsychology seek to provide evidenced-based instruction and opportunities for significant research to mature individuals with a clear interest in understanding complex, often misrepresented and misunderstood phenomena of human life. These phenomena €“ visions, intuitions, beliefs in so-called psychic phenomena, in survival beyond bodily death, in reincarnation and so on €“ have been foundational to many spiritual and secular philosophies of life, not to mention essential to the debate between materialism and spirituality, and to what it means to be human. These Programmes will be taught with required online courses, followed by a dissertation or thesis. In addition a Postgraduate Certificate and as well as a Post-Doctoral Diploma are offered without the dissertation or thesis requirements. IUGS has appointed two of the leading professors in the field of Parapsychology to administer the programme: Carlos S. Alvarado, PhD and Nancy L. Zingrone, PhD. Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Parapsychology 15 Credits - $450.00 per credit Tuition: Online Parapsychology Courses (payable prior to course registration) $6,750.00 Total Cost: $6,750.00 Requirements A Bachelor€™s Degree approved by the Department Head The certificate requires five (5) 3 credit courses selected from the Parapsychology curriculum. Upon completion, a certificate in Parapsychology will be awarded to the candidate. These fifteen (15) credits may be applied towards the PGDip, MA and PhD Degrees. Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Parapsychology 30 Credits - $450 per credit Tuition: Online Parapsychology Courses (payable prior to course registration) $13,500.00 Total Cost:... [-]

Doctorate in Library Science

International University For Graduate Studies - IUGS
Campus Part time September 2017 Dominica Portsmouth

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Library and Information Science is available to librarians who are ABD, or have two masters' degrees, one that is ALA accredited Library Science and one in another discipline, or the equivalent course work. [+]

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Library and Information Science is available to librarians who are ABD, or have two masters' degrees, one that is ALA accredited Library Science and one in another discipline, or the equivalent course work. The PhD in Library and Information Science is designed to fill a professional need by librarians, and focused on the mission of International University for Graduate Studies (IUGS). The length of time to complete the PhD degree varies. To be sure, most candidates can complete their doctoral requirements in six (6) to eighteen (18) months. Of course, this depends on their level of enthusiasm, practical experience, the frequency in connecting with the mentor, and personal commitment to life-long endeavors. Sixty-six (66) graduate credits are needed for transfer. These credits may be obtained prior to or after admission. An additional twenty-seven (27) credits are to be earned at International University for Graduate Studies (IUGS). Candidates are required to undertake the following: Six (6) credits of non-classroom research and design. This is the foundation for the eighteen (18) credit approved doctoral dissertation and oral defense; Three (3) credit eight-day doctoral seminar at the ten-day residency in Dominica. The sixty-six (66) transferred credits and the additional twenty-seven (27) credits which are earned at IUGS will total ninety-three (93) credits. This is aimed to meet the academic prerequisites for the PhD in Library and Information Science. Before writing the dissertation, all candidates must select a mentor with a doctorate in a related field of study... [-]

Doctorate in Arts and Science

International University For Graduate Studies - IUGS
Online & Campus Combined Part time September 2017 Dominica Portsmouth

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) may be undertaken in any discipline within the Arts or Sciences. The degree offers ABDs or those who have earned sixty-six graduate credits from an accredited institution the opportunity to complete their doctoral studies. [+]

Doctorates in Dominica 2017. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) may be undertaken in any discipline within the Arts or Sciences. The degree offers ABDs or those who have earned sixty-six graduate credits from an accredited institution the opportunity to complete their doctoral studies. Sixty-six graduate credits are needed for transfer. These credits may be taken prior to or after admission. An additional twenty-seven credits are to be earned at International University for Graduate Studies. Candidates are required to undertake six credits of non-classroom research and design, which is the foundation for the eighteen credit doctoral dissertation and oral defense. In addition, a three-credit eight-day doctoral seminar is required. The sixty-six transferred credits and the additional twenty-seven credits which are earned at IUGS will total ninety-three credits and will meet the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy. Before writing the dissertation, all candidates must select a mentor with a doctorate in a related field of study so that he or she may guide the doctoral candidate in completion of the dissertation. The doctoral candidate may select a mentor known to her or him, or have an appropriate mentor assigned by the Dean of Arts and Science. The academic environment at International University for Graduate Studies respects the doctoral candidate's professional experience, academic background and maturity. Doctoral candidates bond with mentors, faculty and fellow students during the learning process, while accomplishing their professional goals. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) A relevant master's degree. Documented pertinent professional experience. 93 credits*, which include... [-]

Doctorate in Social Work

International University For Graduate Studies - IUGS
Campus Part time September 2017 Dominica Portsmouth

The primary mission of the educational programmes in Social Work is consistent with the mission of the profession: to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. [+]

Instructional Philosophy and Mission The primary mission of the educational programmes in Social Work is consistent with the mission of the profession: to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. The Social Work Doctoral Programme philosophy at IUGS reflects this mission. A historic and defining feature of Social Work is the profession’s focus on individual well-being in a social context and the well-being of society. Fundamental to Social Work is attention to the environmental forces that create, contribute to, and address problems in living. Social workers promote social justice and social change with and on behalf of clients. “Clients” is used inclusively to refer to individuals, families, groups, organisations, and communities. Social workers are sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity and strive to end discrimination, oppression, poverty, and other forms of social injustice. These activities may be in the form of direct practice, community organising, supervision, consultation administration, advocacy, social and political action, policy development and implementation, education, and research and evaluation. Social workers seek to enhance the capacity of people to address their own needs. Social workers also seek to promote the responsiveness of organisations, communities, and other social institutions to individuals’ needs and social problems. The mission of the Social Work profession is rooted in a set of core values. These core values, embraced by social workers throughout the profession’s history, are the foundation... [-]

Doctorate in Organisational and Political Psychology

International University For Graduate Studies - IUGS
Campus Part time September 2017 Dominica Portsmouth

IUGS students are typically mid-career professionals who completed post-baccalaureate coursework. Students who need additional coursework to fulfil their requirements will be provided the opportunity to take the course(s) at another accredited institution or through independent study at IUGS. [+]

Doctorates in Dominica 2017. Instructional Philosophy IUGS students are typically mid-career professionals who completed post-baccalaureate coursework. Students who need additional coursework to fulfil their requirements will be provided the opportunity to take the course(s) at another accredited institution or through independent study at IUGS. Coursework submitted for advanced standing transfer credit must be approved by the Dean. The coursework must be relevant to the students’ academic and/or professional goals and be consistent with the degree that is to be earned. Professional experience is required of all of our students, although IUGS grants no credit for “life experience.” Degrees Offered IUGS offers a PhD, Doctor of Organisational and Political Psychology, and Master of Science degrees. Students may choose to declare and pursue a specialty in either Organisational Psychology or Political Psychology. Students are eligible for conferral of the PhD with the completion of a research-based dissertation, using an action learning framework. Students are eligible for conferral of the Doctor of Organisational and Political Psychology degree with the completion of a Doctoral Project showing the application of their learning to an applied area of interest. Students are eligible for conferral of the Master of Science degree with the completion of a Master’s research-oriented thesis, using an action learning framework. The PhD dissertation tends to be theoretical and involves more secondary then primary research. The MSc project tends to seek a practical solution or outcome for a question or need. It involves more primary then secondary research. All students will demonstrate mastery of... [-]

Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy

International University For Graduate Studies - IUGS
Campus Part time September 2017 Dominica Portsmouth

Marriage and Family Therapy [+]

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY The programme is ideal for mid-career professionals who have academic backgrounds in marriage and family therapy along with considerable clinical practice experience. Many degree candidates are seasoned clinicians with successful histories of marriage and family therapy practice. A doctoral degree is relevant for marriage and family professionals whose career paths have led them to leadership roles in organisational management, higher education, coaching, public policy, and consulting. Each programme is dedicated to maintaining a standard of excellence while understanding the needs of adult learners who are busy professionals. Candidates interact with faculty and staff in a rich, supportive learning community. Degree candidates will study with scholars and professionals from other universities, non-profit organisations, public agencies, local government, international organisations, school systems, private clinical practice, and health care delivery systems. Studies are tailored to the specific learning needs of each individual. Instructional Philosophy and Mission The primary mission of an educational programme in marriage and family therapy coursework is: 1. To develop competent advanced-level Marriage and Family Therapists at point of graduation; 2. To advance and disseminate a valued systemic basis for teaching and practicing marriage and family therapy; 3. To promote culturally-informed and respectful systemic mental health practice; 4. To advance the body of academic literature within the field via the promotion of research about clinical effectiveness, special populations, evidence based practice, and relationship concerns; 5. To promote leadership within the field. Intended Competencies and Outcomes Upon completion of their degrees, Marriage and Family Therapy graduates will... [-]

Doctorate in Management and Applied Economics

International University For Graduate Studies - IUGS
Campus Part time September 2017 Dominica Portsmouth

IUGS’s Management and Applied Economics Programme has a primary mission to enhance the student’s ability to serve his or her profession through graduate degree studies. [+]

Doctorates in Dominica 2017. Background and Philosophy Applied economics is a social science discipline that combines economic concepts and business practices in order to make the process of decision making more effective. Management may be defined as a function that coordinates the effects of people to accomplish goals and objectives using available resources effectively and efficiently. Management comprises planning, organising, staffing, leading or directing, as well as controlling an organisation to accomplish an objective, a goal or set of goals. After World War II, in the 1940’s, economist, Joel Dean, Ph.D. wrote and consulted with organisations by applying microeconomics, specifically the “theory of the firm” to improve the decision making process. During the 1950’s, world renowned, Peter Drucker, Ph.D. began to develop management theory and philosophy, for application in organisations. In the 1960’s the social sciences and mathematics were further integrated with finance, marketing and management thus creating additional perspectives in the decision making process. IUGS’s Management and Applied Economics Programme has a primary mission to enhance the student’s ability to serve his or her profession through graduate degree studies. A secondary mission is to increase knowledge for the public and private sectors including, academia through publications and presentations. II. Outcomes: For all courses, taken under the Dean’s supervision, and those courses accepted for advance standing, students will demonstrate the following: A. Comprehensive knowledge of management and economic theory and practice via literature review, and other sources of secondary and primary information; B. Thorough knowledge of research methodologies and techniques... [-]

Doctorate in Education

International University For Graduate Studies - IUGS
Campus Part time September 2017 Dominica Portsmouth

Education is a broad domain with a number of specialty domains. These include such specialisations as: learning development and instruction, early childhood development, elementary and secondary education, special education, adult education, educational research, curriculum design, literacy studies, language education, mathematical studies, teacher education, and other specialties. [+]

Background and Philosophy Education is a broad domain with a number of specialty domains. These include such specialisations as: learning development and instruction, early childhood development, elementary and secondary education, special education, adult education, educational research, curriculum design, literacy studies, language education, mathematical studies, teacher education, and other specialties. With this breadth of pedagogy, the student’s previous academic credits from accredited post-baccalaureate institutions will be assessed on an individualized basis. Those students that pursue an EdD or PhD in the discipline of Education at International University for Graduate Studies (IUGS) may be elementary or secondary school teachers, psychologists, guidance counselors, administrators, nutritionists, librarians, or public health personnel. Studies may be in individual subject areas such as; mathematics, science, English, reading, history, economics, physical education, music and art or public policy, leadership and management, social and philosophical foundations of education, international comparative education, linguistics, race, inequality, and language in education, quantitative educational policy analysis, teacher education, literacy, language and English education, human development, and developmental and psychological science. The primary mission is to allow the student to gather those post-baccalaureate courses which serve his or her needs for their professional and academic goals and objectives. This is achieved through the proper selection of courses which are to be approved by the Dean after discussion with the student. Outcomes Students must demonstrate the following: For all courses, including individual courses taken under the Dean’s supervision, courses accepted for advance standing, or courses taken at the required Graduate Seminar, students will demonstrate the... [-]

Doctorate in Christian Counselling and Spiritual Direction

International University For Graduate Studies - IUGS
Campus Part time September 2017 Dominica Portsmouth

Christian Counselling and Spiritual Direction [+]

Doctorates in Dominica 2017. Philosophy The primary mission of the educational programmes in Christian Counselling and Spiritual Direction coursework is: To develop competent, critical reviewers and well-informed researchers, professors and clinicians; To enhance and promote a comprehensive basis for teaching, researching and practicing Christian Counselling and Spiritual Direction; To promote systems that respect the diversity of client populations as well as approaches to research, teaching and clinical practice; To advance the body of academic literature within the field through the promotion of research outcomes and analysis, research and clinical ethics, teaching and clinical effectiveness, special populations, evidence-based practice, and mental health concerns; To inculcate excellence and critical thinking within the field. Outcomes Students must demonstrate the following prior to graduation: A. Comprehensive knowledge of Christian Counselling or Spiritual Direction clinical theory and practice via literature review, bibliography, and the development of an annotated outline for the dissertation or project; Thorough knowledge of research methodologies via formulation of a Christian Counselling or Spiritual Direction research question, and the selection of an appropriate means of data collection and analysis; Well-developed critical thinking skills, including those of analysis and synthesis including approaches in awareness and advantages of qualitative and quantitative research methods; Postgraduate-level written and oral communication skills; Ease with discourse about subject matter via dissertation defence or oral examination and when appropriate at roundtable discussions with peers and faculty; A minimum of 85% mastery of examination materials and ability to participate in analysis of research articles and to translate these articles into... [-]

Doctorate in Behavioural Health & Psychoanalysis

International University For Graduate Studies - IUGS
Campus Part time September 2017 Dominica Portsmouth

The Faculty of Behavioural Health provides accredited, recognized and affordable doctoral degrees and master's degrees for behavioural health professionals who desire to expand their personal and professional development. [+]

The Faculty of Behavioural Health provides accredited, recognized and affordable doctoral degrees and master's degrees for behavioural health professionals who desire to expand their personal and professional development. Our programmes offer candidates the opportunity to enhance their educational pursuits on a part or full-time basis by: - Exploring current trends, philosophies, practices and methodologies; - Promoting interaction with other mental health professionals and educators; - Affording candidates the opportunity to formally focus on their specific area(s) of interest. Candidates who have successfully completed our doctoral programme enjoy the recognition, as well as the acquired knowledge needed to meet their professional goals and better serve their clients, organisations and communities. PSYCHOALANYSIS Since 1979 International University for Graduate Studies (IUGS) has been conferring doctorates in psychoanalysis. The results have been career enhancement, personal satisfaction and increased professional abilities for the recipients of the doctoral degrees. The doctoral programmes, the PhD and the D.Psychoan, are offered to candidates who have an appropriate professional background. The Psychoanalysis Programme has been established for professionals who use psychoanalysis as an important therapeutic approach. Graduates have contributed by teaching, research and publishing as well as in their therapeutic practices, including university teaching and involvement with International Psychoanalytic Institutes including the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis. IUGS accepts courses from approved Psychoanalytic Institutes. Students who graduate from an approved accredited graduate Institute will have met the requirements for the sixty-six (66) course credits in transfer. Students may enter the Doctoral Programme before completing their psychoanalytic coursework.... [-]