65 PhD programmes offered by the university

The doctoral degree in Politics and International Affairs at the University of South Florida is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students to teach at the university and college levels and to conduct high-level research in the academic and nonacademic sectors.

The Sociology Ph.D. program at the University of South Florida provides a foundation in a broad range of sociological theories and research methods, and an opportunity for pursuing specialized interests in elective Sociology courses, courses in other departments, and dissertation research.

The PhD in Technology in Education and Second Language Acquisition at the University of South Florida combines the expertise of both faculties from Foreign Languages and Instructional Technology to provide a curriculum in pedagogy, second language acquisition, sociocultural theory, pragmatics, instructional technology, statistics, and research design.

The Ph.D. in Aging Studies at the University of South Florida is a research-oriented program designed to train future leaders in the field of aging.

The emphasis of the Applied Behavior Analysis doctoral program at the University of South Florida is on the development of behavior analysts who are teachers and researchers.

The PhD Program in Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy at the University of South Florida provides an enriched educational environment by blending advanced studies in fundamental cancer immunology and novel immunotherapies.

This Curriculum and Instruction - Instructional Technology concentration at the University of South Florida is designed to prepare students to become skilled researchers who can design and conduct original research in the field of instructional technology.

The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction - Early Childhood Education at the University of South Florida promotes scholarly and multi-disciplinary inquiry on early childhood pedagogy, policy, teacher education, and curriculum development.

The PhD in Curriculum and Instruction - Interdisciplinary Education at the University of South Florida provides a framework to support innovative, cutting-edge inquiry among students and faculty across campus.

The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction - Science Education at the University of South Florida is committed to providing students with opportunities to examine and expand their educational content knowledge while immersing them in the research process.

The PhD in Nursing Science program at the University of South Florida prepares scientists to contribute to empirical knowledge and scholarship in nursing science.

The PhD in Curriculum and Instruction - Career and Workforce Education at the University of South Florida aims to prepares students to enter emerging and rewarding career opportunities in this field.

The Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering at the University of South Florida is an advanced graduate degree focused on the design, evaluation, and operation of complex industrial systems in all sectors of the economy.

The Philosophy program at the University of South Florida aims to produce teachers and scholars with a deep understanding of philosophy and a broad knowledge of its history.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesiology program at the University of South Florida incorporates many cutting-edge technologies, including human anesthesia simulation, while providing a fully integrated learning environment for students.

The Integrated Mathematical Oncology major at the University of South Florida consists of focused training in mathematical modeling for cancer biology and clinical oncology problems.

The Ph.D. in Economics program at the University of South Florida allows students to specialize in health economics and industrial organization as well as in other applied areas of microeconomics.

The Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Florida prepares students to contribute, both as individuals and as members of research teams, in this highly interdisciplinary field that combines engineering and medicine.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health at the University of South Florida is designed to prepare public health professionals to make substantive contributions to public health inquiry and practice.

The Ph.D. in School Psychology at the University of South Florida is designed specifically for training in school psychology and has been developed to meet all relevant national accreditation standards.