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Doctoral degree programs at NAU
In our doctoral programs, you will deepen your expertise and earn the credentials you need to become a recognized scholar, researcher, or practitioner in industries ranging from education to forestry. Climb to new heights in your chosen field with a Northern Arizona University doctoral degree.
Why choose an NAU doctoral program?
At NAU, we work to develop interdisciplinary doctoral programs that allow you to not just research intensively in one field, but to broaden your understanding of your work through the lens of other subject areas. You’ll also build lifelong relationships with our experienced, game-changing faculty. Find your degree below, and start your future today.
List of doctoral programs by interest area
Education and behavioral health
Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
Combined Counseling/School Psychology (PhD)
Curriculum and Instruction (PhD)
Educational Leadership (EdD)
Engineering
Applied Physics and Material Sciences (PhD)
Bioengineering (PhD)
Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
Health and nursing
Interdisciplinary Health (PhD)
Nursing Practice (DNP)
Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Physical Therapy- Entry Level (DPT)
Humanities
Interdisciplinary
Bioengineering (PhD)
Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability (PhD)
Informatics and Computing (PhD)
Interdisciplinary Health (PhD)
Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
IT and computing
Informatics and Computing (PhD)
Natural sciences
Astronomy and Planetary Science (PhD)
Biology (PhD)
Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability (PhD)
Forest Science (PhD)