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How Long Does It Take to Complete a Master’s Degree Program? A Guide to Program Timelines
How many years it takes for master’s degree completion can vary. A search of various master’s degree programs suggests that most are designed to require anywhere from 30 to 60 credits.
Published: March 31, 2026 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
What Are the Different Types of Nursing?
The nursing field is a broad one. Not only are there different types of nurses—including licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)—but there are also dozens of different nursing specialties.
Published: March 25, 2026 Readtime: 6 Minutes -
What Is a BSN Degree Program in Nursing?
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program is an undergraduate academic program designed to help students prepare for professional nursing practice through a combination of nursing theory, clinical learning, leadership concepts, and evidence-based care.
Published: January 30, 2026 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
How Long Does It Take to Earn a PhD?
Pursuing a doctoral degree is a yearslong commitment.
Published: December 16, 2025 Readtime: 6 Minutes -
Difference Between an Applied Doctorate vs. PhD
In many fields of study, learners who are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree have two main options to choose from: the applied doctorate and the PhD.
Published: December 09, 2025 Readtime: 7 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: December 09, 2025 Readtime: 7 Minutes -
Second Issue of the AIUS Journal of Research & Scholarship Publishes
The American InterContinental University System (AIUS) is excited to share that the second issue of the AIUS Journal of Research & Scholarship has published!
Published: November 04, 2025 Readtime: 2 Minutes -
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 24, 2025 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
Pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration Degree
A doctorate in business administration may refer two different advanced degreesa Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) or a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD in Business Administration).
Published: September 18, 2025 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
What Could You Do with a Master’s in Psychology?
Although some learners choose to pursue a master's degree in psychology to prepare themselves for future doctoral study, others choose this academic path to help prepare themselves to seek psychology employment opportunities outside of private clinical practice.
Published: June 12, 2025 Readtime: 4 Minutes
