Options after my Masters

[sanantone]

Ed.S is an education degree that is halfway between a master's and an Ed.D. It does not require a dissertation. There are professional degrees that do not require a dissertation such as a JD, MD, DNP (nursing), PharmD, DPT (physical therapy), etc. I think there are a couple of PsyD programs that have a major research project instead of a dissertation, but they aren't online. The doctor of health science degree from AT Still went from having no dissertation, to having a dissertation, to now having a major research project. I think Texas A&M has an Ed.D that requires a project in place of a dissertation. The health science degree at Nova Southeastern has a research project, but you have to have a medical background to get in. The Doctor of Behavioral Science at Arizona State University is online and has a research project. However, until they come out with their management track, you have to have a master's level clinician license in order to be admitted. I believe that some of Colorado Technical University's programs allow you to write 3 publishable papers in place of a dissertation.

I think I'm missing something. As you can see, I've researched this topic very thoroughly. :p Oh! Valdosta State University's DPA program has a final project and you can create concentrations such as social work and criminal justice.