Doctoral Programs (Doctoral Degrees)

Global College of America (GCA) is provisionally licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education to offer degree programs in Arizona (AZPPSE License No. NVD-00007). All academic programs are delivered fully online through the GCA Global Campus, providing flexible access for learners worldwide. Program availability may vary by term and enrollment. Detailed admission criteria, completion requirements, and curricula are provided in the program-specific sections of this Academic Catalog.

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychological Sciences (Ph.D.)

This doctoral program provides advanced, research-intensive study in developmental clinical science, clinical neuroscience, psychopathology, and psychological assessment (non-practice). The program is non-clinical and culminates in a doctoral dissertation.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration – Global Management and Strategy (Ph.D.)

This doctoral program offers research-focused training in global management, strategic analysis, and organizational leadership. The curriculum emphasizes theoretical development, empirical research, and original scholarly contribution through a doctoral dissertation.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

This doctoral program provides advanced, practice-oriented study in business strategy, organizational leadership, and applied research. The curriculum focuses on real-world problem solving and evidence-based decision-making in professional contexts.