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A doctorate degree is the highest degree you can obtain in the United States. The most common forms are: Research (Ph. D.) programs Professional doctorates You might be familiar with a Ph. D., an academic, research-based degree where your main goal is to develop advanced research skills and to create new knowledge to share with others. A professional doctorate is focused on advanced ... Read More »

While debates over the merits and deficits over online education continue, an intriguing middle ground is taking shape. A recent Boston Globe article presents the stories of a handful of students whose paths toward their degrees incorporate contemporary and traditional components, combining online and in-person elements for a multi-faceted learning experience that seems likely to become more and more part of the ... Read More »