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What is a DBA Degree?
In the field of business administration, there are two basic types of doctoral degrees: the DBA and the PhD. A DBA degree, or Doctor of Business Administration, is an applied doctorate in business administration, whereas a PhD in Business Administration is a research doctorate.
Published: October 13, 2026 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
How to earn a PhD or an Applied Doctorate
The focus of PhD degree programs is on conducting original research that contributes to the existing body of knowledge, while the focus of applied doctorate degree programs is on the practical application of advanced knowledge in a professional context.
Published: October 12, 2026 Readtime: 7 Minutes -
Requirements for a Master’s in Psychology
A master’s in psychology degree program may serve as a steppingstone on the path to future doctoral study and/or an opportunity to study relevant skills and knowledge in preparation for pursuing potential career paths in the field.
Published: October 12, 2026 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s in Psychology?
A bachelor’s degree in psychology can serve as the beginning of several professional and educational directions. Because psychology examines human behavior, communication, decision-making, research, and the ways people interact with one another, its applications extend beyond jobs with “psychology” in the title.
Published: October 12, 2026 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
A Flexible Path for Independent Professionals
For many working adults, returning to school is not a question of ability. It is a question of fit.
Published: October 12, 2026 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
How to Become a Licensed Psychologist
Becoming a licensed psychologist is a long-term career path that combines advanced education, supervised experience, examinations, and state approval. While the exact requirements differ by jurisdiction, the overall process usually follows a similar progression.
Published: October 12, 2026 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Annie Jacobs, Research Methodologist and CalSouthern Faculty
Meet Dr. Annie Jacobs, a psychology faculty member and research methodologist whose path from Human Resources and nonprofit leadership brought her back to a goal she first set in high school.
Published: October 12, 2026 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
How Long Does It Take to Earn a PsyD?
Because PsyD program lengths vary, viewing them in isolation does not give a complete picture of how long it takes to earn a PsyD. Here we explore why and provide a potential roadmap to a PsyD.
Published: October 02, 2026 Readtime: 6 Minutes -
Special Military Issue of the AIUS Journal of Research & Scholarship
Dr. Adam Fullerton, AIUS Doctoral Program Chair for Research & Doctoral Studies and a Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, is the guest editor of this special issue of the AIUS Journal.
Published: August 07, 2026 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
No GRE, No Commute: How Anita B. Leveraged Prior Success for an Advanced Degree
For many accomplished professionals, the thought of returning to school is exciting—until they look at the hurdles
Published: July 20, 2026 Readtime: 5 Minutes
