College of Doctoral Studies

Michael Berger named dean of Doctoral Studies

Dr. Michael Berger, recently named dean of the College of Doctoral Studies, started at GCU as a temporary employee 10 years ago.

From Nepal to GCU: a tale of survival, determination

GCU's first international doctoral learner has an amazing story to tell, and not just because he's from Nepal. He wants to use his degree to […]

GCU's 1st Ph.D. a heady accomplishment

The first learner to complete the Ph.D. program at GCU impressed everyone with her efficiency, but she gives the credit to the presence of God […]

Star cyclist put pedal to doctoral mettle

Former Olympian from Sweden has applied the persistence learned as an athlete to her life as a College of Doctoral Studies learner.

New web pages link dissertation groups

In January, GCU's College of Doctoral Studies introduced Learner Dissertation Pages as an improvement to the Doctoral Community Network, putting the learner and the entire […]

Doctoral program offers 'write' alternative

A doctorate without a dissertation is now possible with a new degree program: education specialist with an emphasis in K-12 leadership.

Atlanta doctoral residencies prove popular

An Air Force chaplain from Texas was among several dozen learners in attendance at the first of three Atlanta residencies scheduled this year.

Day 1 blog: Commencement at Comerica Theatre

Highlights from Friday's graduation of nearly 900 students in four of GCU's colleges: Arts and Sciences, Theology, Doctoral Studies and Business.

College of Doctoral Studies begins review of PhD in Psychology Program

Among the issues to be discussed by a team that has launched a review of GCU's PhD in psychology is whether learners in the program […]