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Graduate Study

Doctorate Degree Programs

Advance scholarship, policy, and practice through doctoral study in academic administration, leadership, justice, health, security, and institutional systems.

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Leadership Focus

Lead Complex Institutions

USJ doctoral programs prepare experienced professionals to guide academic, public, clinical, and security-focused organizations with evidence, ethics, and strategic clarity.

Academic Administration

Develop advanced approaches to governance, curriculum leadership, institutional policy, and organizational change.

Applied Leadership

Connect research to real-world decisions across health, justice, emergency response, infrastructure, and public service.

Doctoral Experience

Research With Purpose

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Scholarly Inquiry

Frame rigorous research questions that address institutional and community needs.

Ethical Governance

Lead with accountability, equity, and responsible decision-making.

Cross-Sector Perspective

Work across health, justice, security, engineering, and public administration.

Professional Impact

Translate doctoral learning into stronger systems, policies, and outcomes.

50 Programs

Doctoral Program Directory

Explore doctoral pathways across seven focused academic and professional domains.

Medical, Nursing & Public Health

  • Doctor of Medical Science
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • Doctor of Public Health
  • Doctor of Health Administration
  • Doctor of Clinical Leadership
  • Doctor of Healthcare Ethics
  • Doctor of Forensic Nursing
  • Doctor of Community Health Leadership

Emergency Medicine & Crisis Management

  • Doctor of Emergency Medicine
  • Doctor of Crisis Management
  • Doctor of Disaster Preparedness
  • Doctor of Emergency Services Administration
  • Doctor of Trauma Systems Leadership
  • Doctor of Humanitarian Response

Forensics, Cyber & Financial Security

  • Doctor of Forensic Science
  • Doctor of Digital Forensics
  • Doctor of Cybersecurity
  • Doctor of Financial Crime Investigation
  • Doctor of Intelligence Studies
  • Doctor of Fraud Examination
  • Doctor of Security Analytics

Public Safety, Law Enforcement & Corrections

  • Doctor of Public Safety
  • Doctor of Law Enforcement Leadership
  • Doctor of Corrections Administration
  • Doctor of Homeland Security
  • Doctor of Police Science
  • Doctor of Community Safety
  • Doctor of Detention Services

Engineering, Construction & Facilities Security

  • Doctor of Engineering Management
  • Doctor of Construction Management
  • Doctor of Facilities Management
  • Doctor of Infrastructure Security
  • Doctor of Architectural Administration
  • Doctor of Environmental Safety
  • Doctor of Resilient Systems Engineering

Institutional Management & Logistics

  • Doctor of Education Administration
  • Doctor of Higher Education Leadership
  • Doctor of Institutional Management
  • Doctor of Supply Chain Management
  • Doctor of Logistics and Transportation
  • Doctor of Organizational Leadership
  • Doctor of Strategic Operations

Academic Administration & Leadership

Across every doctoral pathway, USJ emphasizes institutional stewardship, research-informed decision-making, and leadership that strengthens learning environments and public-serving systems.

Doctoral candidates are encouraged to connect advanced inquiry with practical improvement in policy, administration, and organizational performance.

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Ready to Lead at the Doctoral Level?

Connect your professional experience with advanced research and leadership preparation at USJ.