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Quickest doctorate program with no dissertation
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Rather than tell people what they're supposed to want, I prefer John Bear's advice to be as sure as you can that the program you select will meet your current and anticipated future needs.
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(07-15-2025, 08:47 PM)Sagan Wrote: Cheapest. Fastest. Easiest. No residency.

These are not the criteria you seek.

Fit (subject), quality, delivery methods, research requirements, reputation.

These aer the criteria you should seek.

The doctorate will define you professionally for the rest of your life. Don't short-sell this decision.

How do you know what each person needs and wants? 

No in person residency is a requirement for myself because I'm disabled and cannot fly. 

Some of us want doctorates for our own personal reasons and not for our careers. 

Some of us are well into middle age and don't have 7 years or more to complete a doctorate. 

It's nice that some colleges are realizing that there are people who want to pursue a doctorate and aren't 22 but instead have responsibilities.
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(07-16-2025, 11:17 AM)ss20ts Wrote: How do you know what each person needs and wants? 

In this case, the person even told us what they need and want: "Just need one for salary bump."

It seems like the best advice to them would be tailored around that.
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(07-16-2025, 11:17 AM)ss20ts Wrote:
(07-15-2025, 08:47 PM)Sagan Wrote: Cheapest. Fastest. Easiest. No residency.

These are not the criteria you seek.

Fit (subject), quality, delivery methods, research requirements, reputation.

These aer the criteria you should seek.

The doctorate will define you professionally for the rest of your life. Don't short-sell this decision.

How do you know what each person needs and wants? 

No in person residency is a requirement for myself because I'm disabled and cannot fly. 

Some of us want doctorates for our own personal reasons and not for our careers. 

Some of us are well into middle age and don't have 7 years or more to complete a doctorate. 

It's nice that some colleges are realizing that there are people who want to pursue a doctorate and aren't 22 but instead have responsibilities.
I offered my opinion. YMMV.
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(07-16-2025, 09:25 AM)SteveFoerster Wrote: Rather than tell people what they're supposed to want, I prefer John Bear's advice to be as sure as you can that the program you select will meet your current and anticipated future needs.

Awww.   John Bear.   I bought his book in the mid 80s and it got me on my first journey.
Denise

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Also, someday maybe a MS in Forensic Psychology, just for fun.   Oh, and a BS in Animal Behavior.  And, maybe when I'm 85 a PhD in something fun.

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(10-24-2025, 11:50 AM)GoodYellowDogs Wrote:
(07-16-2025, 09:25 AM)SteveFoerster Wrote: Rather than tell people what they're supposed to want, I prefer John Bear's advice to be as sure as you can that the program you select will meet your current and anticipated future needs.

Awww.   John Bear.   I bought his book in the mid 80s and it got me on my first journey.

I chatted with him yesterday. I bought his 6th edition in 1980.
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Hmm, there was a thread created on the sister board, was updated a few days ago: https://www.degreeinfo.com/index.php?thr...ear.64094/
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#28
Hi all,

sorry to revive a dead thread, but this will be useful for future people reading this.

If you are looking for a quick, no-dissertation, no capstone, nothing at all, then look at the DHA from Oklahoma State University. 

It is only 32 hours if you come in with a MHA less than 10 years old. 

https://medicine.okstate.edu/academics/p...ation.html
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(12-14-2025, 04:22 AM)hmphd Wrote: Hi all,

sorry to revive a dead thread, but this will be useful for future people reading this.

If you are looking for a quick, no-dissertation, no capstone, nothing at all, then look at the DHA from Oklahoma State University. 

It is only 32 hours if you come in with a MHA less than 10 years old. 

https://medicine.okstate.edu/academics/p...ation.html

Thanks, there is a thread for this particular program I believe, if anyone is interested...
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#30
I've reallly been looking at this program!
Denise

MBA - California Coast University - Will complete by 9/30/26
MS - Management and Leadership, WGU 2022
BS - Liberal Arts - Depths in Healthcare and Psychology, Excelsior College 2014
Certificate - Workers Comp Admin, UC Davis Extension, 1995
AA - Licensed Vocational Nursing and Selected Studies, Mesa College 1989
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN), Mesa College 1977

Also, someday maybe a MS in Forensic Psychology, just for fun.   Oh, and a BS in Animal Behavior.  And, maybe when I'm 85 a PhD in something fun.

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