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Taking your education to the pinnacle level by earning a PhD or other terminal degree can be challenging, especially while balancing a demanding job and homelife. UK Online makes it possible to earn your terminal degree without taking away from your career or life at home. Our programs maximize your schedule flexibility while ensuring a quality education by connecting you with the necessary support network to be successful in a doctorate program. Earning a terminal degree online has a great deal of benefits: flexibility, high-quality education, and support from professors and mentors. Read more about doctorate programs available on our website.
Benefits of Earning a PhD or Terminal Degree Online
Allows for Flexibility
- Taking courses online does not require you to commute to campus daily for lectures, which allows for greater schedule flexibility.
- Programs are offered both online in real-time (synchronous) and fully online (asynchronous)
- Online in real-time requires classes meet via Zoom in accordance with the class schedule (sometimes monthly, or select weekends)
- Fully online programs do not require any synchronous meeting and all course work can be done at your own time, in accordance with assignment due dates
- Some programs, like clinical nursing programs, require students to come to campus for blocks of time that are predetermined for skill assessments, standardized patient modules, etc.
Designed for Working Professionals
These terminal degree programs are tailored for professionals who already have extensive experience in their respective fields. Many students enrolled in the PhD and other terminal degree programs with UK Online are returning after earning their graduate degrees, looking to deepen their knowledge and enhance their expertise in their careers.
Same Quality as In-Person Degree
Earning an online degree does not compromise the quality of education you receive. Our online doctoral degree programs maintain the same rigor and academic standards as the in-person programs. The courses and requirements are identical; the only difference is the virtual format. Upon completion, you will receive your diploma from University of Kentucky, with no distinction indicating it was earned online.
Gain Support and Connect with Professors
UK Online programs offer a strong sense of connection with your professors through various communication channels, including Zoom, email, and text. Throughout your program, you'll have the opportunity to engage with your instructors and connect with mentors and advisors, just as in-person students do. This accessibility ensures that you receive the support and guidance you need at every stage of your academic journey, fostering a collaborative and enriching learning environment.
Click on the online doctoral programs below to learn more about the program.
