Has anyone here completed a Doctor's program in 12 months or less? If so what was the program and what university?

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:10:11 -0500

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jan 24 at 2018 1:26 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:26:49 -0500

I can't imagine there actually being a reputable US-based doctoral program that can be completed in 12 months or less. I'll be interested in seeing the responses (and if I'm proven wrong).

Response by Cpl Bill Fleischauer made Jan 24 at 2018 1:33 PM

Cpl Bill Fleischauer — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:33:27 -0500

Hell, send me $1000 and you can have one by this weekend Corpsman, er, Dr Jacobs

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jan 24 at 2018 2:07 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:07:18 -0500

I'm in a Doctoral program now. It's 96 credits. Normally 8-10 per 10 week term (4 terms a year). Ends up being 3-4 years depending on how you look at it and how long it takes to write the dissertation.

Even at 4x4 credit classes, that would still be about 2 years, and that would be an extreme workload.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2018 2:54 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:54:52 -0500

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member I would be hard pressed to believe that any reputable university would give a Doctorate Degree in a year. Mine was seven quarters in classes alone and that was only due to having a Master's Degree that counted towards the program. It took another year for my dissertation.

Response by CPL Brendan Hayes made Jan 24 at 2018 3:04 PM

CPL Brendan Hayes — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:04:01 -0500

I was considering a doctorate program in Literacy Studies that would require 60-65 credit hours beyond my MS. About half of those credit hours were attributed to research and dissertation time. The adviser I spoke with suggested it would take about five years. A year seems pretty unlikely.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2018 3:32 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:32:08 -0500

A positive note on the replies to my question, there is a lot that has championed their education. A positive reflection of their drive and success.

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Jan 24 at 2018 4:56 PM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 16:56:07 -0500

I would question the validity of such a doctorate.

Although, a candidate in my class had his dissertation completed the first year (he also got three patents) but he still needed two years for the required coursework.

YMMV... good luck!

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2018 10:32 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 10:32:33 -0500

I want to thank all of you for your reply to this question. There is an incredible talent pool here on Rally Point. I hope that my question did not offend any of you that have worked hard for your Ph.D. or Doctorates program. Your dedication and hard work is a testament to your character and pursuit of excellence. All of the posts were professional and genuine in content.

I will take the remaining portion of my GI bill to continue my studies in Industrial Hygiene and pursue the same Ph.D. program of my father, his Ph.D. is from the school that most that have made America what she is. That is the school of Hard Knox, and Ph.D. is being Poor, Hungry and Determined for success. This is still a great country of opportunity and I am always awestruck at the achievements of those that fought the rough neighborhoods, the struggling farmer, rancher, small business owner or, the family that was homeless living a true rag to riches story.

Being poor is not a deficient but a need that a person feels to push harder and ahead, hungry is a feeling for a substance of continued education or championing an idea, and determination is a drive to set and achieve goals. These are all qualities I see from each of you that replied. Thanks again great conversation from Americas finest in uniform.

Response by CSM William DeWolf made Jan 26 at 2018 11:19 AM

CSM William DeWolf — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:19:00 -0500

I would question this, as well. I finished the coursework for the Ph.D. (Higher Education Administration) in two years; then the dissertation, two years later.

Response by SGT Ryan Lawson made Jan 29 at 2018 5:18 PM

SGT Ryan Lawson — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:18:09 -0500

Argosy University Twin Cities gives life experience credits, takes JSTs, accepts VA benefits, and gives 20% deal for active, reserve, or vets. Has accredited 100% online too! Associates-Doctoral.

Response by CH (LTC) Robert Leroe made Mar 18 at 2018 6:02 PM

CH (LTC) Robert Leroe — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 18:02:13 -0400

While on active duty? It took me several years...but I was also doing CGSC by correspondence. It was a miracle that I completed both.