Doctoral Research Programs in Pennsylvania

Following the model of Gratz's world-leading graduate program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, the Ph.D. in Antisemitism Studies operates as a 48-credit on…

The Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics qualifying examination tests the student's command of statistics and applied probability or of real analysis and differentia…

Candidates for the doctor of philosophy degree in Bioengineering complete a minimum of 72 credits including dissertation research. Students must pass a quali…

A rigorous, research-oriented graduate program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in Biology with concentrations in biochemistry; molecular and cell biology; …

The STEM-designated doctor of philosophy degree in Business and Economics is a full-time program that can be completed in five years. It requires a minimum o…

All Ph.D. students complete eight courses in consultation with their committee, including required core courses, and must pass a qualification examination du…

The Department of Chemistry offers graduate studies leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemistry. Completion normally requires a minimum of four yea…

The Computational Science and Engineering Ph.D. program at Harrisburg University is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary initiative designed to foster innovati…

The Ph.D. degree in computer engineering requires 42 credit hours of work beyond the master's degree (48 hours if the master's is non-Lehigh), including the …

The PhD in computer science requires 42 credit hours of work beyond the master's degree (48 hours if the master's is not from Lehigh), including the disserta…

The APA-accredited doctoral program in Counseling Psychology prepares scientist-practitioners for positions as professional psychologists in hospitals, menta…

Our Data Science PhD program is a research-focused degree geared towards guiding students to independent research and practical problem solving by applying p…

The Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences is a research-intensive degree in which candidates pass a first-year qualification evaluation, defend a dissert…

The Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering requires 42 credit hours of work beyond the master's degree (48 hours if the master's is non-Lehigh), including th…

In 2003, the College of Engineering initiated a graduate program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) whose primary purpose is to provide scholars for i…

The department admits to its doctoral program only students of proven competence and scholarly promise. Doctoral candidates with a Lehigh master's degree tak…

Doctoral students select one major and two minor fields for comprehensive written and oral examinations and complete an original dissertation defended before…

The Doctor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Gratz College is designed for students already holding a graduate degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, h…

The doctoral program is organized to meet the goals of students whose professional plans include teaching, consulting, or research. Each candidate demonstrat…

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Systems Engineering and Management focuses on contributing new theories and concepts, or novel applications o…

Gratz's Executive PhD in Jewish Studies is a 48-credit program that offers a robust core curriculum of seven seminars and colloquia designed to cultivate exp…

Eastern University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy, listed among the university's doctoral programs. Full program requirements a…

A candidate for the Ph.D. prepares a preliminary program of courses and research providing for specialization in some field, largely through research, in con…

The plan of work toward the doctorate includes a qualifying examination testing command of algebra and real analysis, an advanced topic examination, a genera…

The Ph.D. program requires innovative research in collaboration with faculty along with 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree, or 48 beyond a master's…

The PhD Program is designed to prepare teacher-scholars in nursing for academic careers in higher education. Graduates conduct research that generates, tests…

Eastern University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership, listed among the university's doctoral programs. Full program requirements are…

The Department offers a program of study leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, emphasizing continental philosophy, historical study in philosophy ac…

The Department of Physics concentrates its research within several fields of physics, offering doctoral projects in astrophysics, condensed matter, biophysic…

The Polymer Science and Engineering Program offers interdisciplinary doctoral study through several departments, including Materials Science and Engineering,…

The Ph.D. in Population Health prepares doctoral students to investigate, integrate, and address health determinants using multiple methodologies including d…

The Department of Psychology offers a distinctive, research-intensive doctoral program with specializations in cognitive, developmental and social psychology…

The Ph.D. in School Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists and accredited by the American Psychological Association. Grad…

The Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research offers both Master's and Ph.D. programs through a redesigned outcomes/abilities-based curriculum provi…

This 60-credit post-master's degree program is individualized and emphasizes applied research, faculty-student mentoring, and the development of professional…

A 48-credit, post-master's doctoral degree spanning the fields of learning design, instructional technology, and teacher education. The program employs a sci…

The six-year Doctor of Philosophy in Theology program is designed to combine traditional MTS and PhD degree programs and is rooted in the Augustinian Catholi…