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The dissertation only PhD program is open to anyone, from any field of endeavor, and with any interest. There is no age or other requirement, nor any particular academic pre-requisite.

Yes, it is possible to earn a PhD without a master's degree. Though the traditional path entails completing a master's program before embarking on a doctorate, some schools and programs offer options to skip the master's entirely. Actually, in select cases, it's the preferred approach.

Eligibility criteria for doctoral degrees without a thesis vary by program and institution. In general, applicants should hold a master's degree in a related field, have a strong academic record, and meet any additional requirements such as work experience or licensure.

Simply put the answer is no, you do not need to have published papers to apply to a PhD. Having said that though, I do think there are clear advantages of having some publication experience in helping your application stand out from other candidates.

If you've been researching doctoral degrees, you may notice that virtually all PhD programs require a dissertation, while some professional doctorates require a doctoral capstone or an alternative doctoral project.

Dissertation Completion Pathway (DCP) is a pathway to completing a doctoral degree. DCP serves students who come to NU as “All But Dissertation” (ABD). The pathway consists of 3 required “bridge” courses. Successful completion of these DCP courses is required before entering a doctoral program.

ABD simply means you have completed all required doctorate coursework, but have not written and defended your dissertation. While ABD brings you one step closer to completing your doctorate, achieving ABD status doesn't mean you can take your foot off the gas.

The ABD pathway is aimed at students who have completed all requirements for a doctoral degree, with the exception of a dissertation at an accredited institution of higher learning. It's available in Higher Education Leadership or Transformative School Leadership (K-12 settings).