Doctoral Degree Programs in Hawaii

The PhD degree is essentially a research degree. Students complete an original and significant piece of research and are at the forefront of one area of phys…

The department's PhD program encourages students to pursue specialized interests as well as to broaden their understanding of political phenomena. The depart…

Students must complete their master's degree (from UH Mānoa or another accredited institution of higher learning) prior to entering the doctoral program in p…

The PhD in Public Health prepares students to lead programs and conduct independent investigations addressing public health topics relevant to culturally div…

The PhD program in second language studies at UH Mānoa was established in 1988. The graduate faculty of the PhD program comprises all members of the SLS facu…

This is an academically-oriented program. It is designed to provide the student with a firm foundation in sociological theory, methods, and research so the s…

The Doctor of Philosophy degree is given for scholarship in theatre and dance history, theory, or criticism, performance studies, and practice as research. T…

Travel Industry Management (TIM) School offers a doctorate of philosophy in Business Administration, Travel Industry Management concentration. The program is…

PhD graduates are expected to enter careers as researchers and/or educators in institutions of higher learning, both in public and private institutions. The …

Intended candidates for the PhD program should have earned the MS degree in plant pathology or equivalent from a recognized institution. Those with a BS or B…

The doctoral program provides training in advanced research in urban and regional planning. Graduates are expected to pursue academic appointments at institu…

Many applicants to the PhD program will have completed a master's degree, but well-qualified applicants without a master's degree may be admitted directly in…