116 PhD programmes offered by the university

The online Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Acute Care program at Florida State University is designed to prepare nurses for the highest level of clinical practice! 

Our International Human Rights Program at Florida State University includes a wide variety of specialized courses that reflect the expertise of the faculty. 

The nationally accredited doctoral Nurse Anesthesia program at Florida State University Panama City is a rigorous 36-month program focused on patient care before, during and after surgical procedures in a variety of settings.  

The PhD Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering program at Florida State University prepares students to enter and excel in the rapidly changing, highly technical, and global marketplace. 

Students in the Music Education PhD degree at Florida State University serve as conducting assistants in the major choral, orchestral and wind ensembles, teach undergraduate beginning conducting courses, and assist the faculty directors in the management of a large ensemble studies program.

At the Florida State University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in American Religious History.

Our Philosophy department at Florida State University provides a challenging and stimulating environment in which graduate students are afforded the opportunity to develop academically and professionally. 

Gain a broad exposure to a wide range of musical repertoire and knowledge through required and elective Composition coursework offered at the Florida State University. 

Management Information Systems is one of seven majors offered through Florida State University College of Business’ Ph.D. in Business Administration. The major admits two or three candidates each fall, and the program typically takes four years to complete.

The award-winning faculty members in the School of Communication at Florida State University are ready to help you build a career in communication research, teaching, and related fields. At Florida State, you can work with a dynamic and diverse faculty and peer group.

The Department of Anthropology at Florida State University welcomes applications from doctorate-seeking students interested in studying archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, medical anthropology, or a combination thereof.

The Department of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Science at Florida State University offers advanced degrees in Geological Sciences at both M.S. and Ph.D. levels. 

The Economics doctoral program at Florida State University prepares students for a variety of careers in academia, government, and the private sector.

The Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary Education program at Florida State University prepares teachers to excel in classrooms and other educational settings. 

The interdisciplinary Program in Materials Science and Engineering at Florida State University provides training leading to the degree of Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering.

The Program of Spanish and Portuguese offers BA, MA and PhD degrees in Spanish at Florida State University. The program's dedicated and diverse faculty are specialists in Iberian, Latin American and Caribbean Literary and Cultural Studies, Hispanic Linguistics, and Second Language Acquisition. 

A Nursing Practice - Lifestyle Medicine degree at Florida State University focuses on expanding the knowledge base of advanced practice nurses specifically in the areas of health promotion and disease prevention. 

The Doctor of Music program in Percussion Performance at Florida State University offers a student much flexibility in choosing courses that will provide a comprehensive base for career development. 

Graduate degrees in Curriculum and Instruction: Early Childhood Education at Florida State University prepare future educators for leadership roles in education. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree at Florida State University is designed for individuals interested in Higher Education research and/or policy analysis.