Online Doctorate Programs Found in World's TOP 500:
ARWU Rank:
22
22
University offering the Online Doctorate Program:
Washington University in St. Louis
Established: 1853
Country: United States
Country: United States
Online Doctorate Program Name:
Doctor of Liberal Arts
Doctor of Liberal Arts
Category:
Humanities - Liberal Arts
Residency Requirements: Two required DLA seminars.
The Doctor of Liberal Arts (DLA) is designed for the experienced adult learner who wishes to pursue rigorous interdisciplinary study along with independent, scholarly reading and research. The degree is designed to cultivate interdisciplinary skills, intellectual habits, analytical and critical reasoning, effective writing, and broad-based decision making. The DLA is primarily for working professionals who have already earned a master’s degree and who seek further intellectual enrichment while pursuing advanced graduate study on an evening, part-time basis. This degree neither constitutes a professional credential nor provides training for an academic career.
Length: 4 to 5 years
Required GPA: 3.7+
Required Master's Degree: Yes