Taking the path less traveled: the nontraditional doctorate

There are a number of options available for those who wish to pursue a doctoral degree. In addition to the traditional method of attending classes at a brick and mortar institution, this article describes two of those options. One is a combination of the traditional and nontraditional Internet and on-line approach. The other is a nontraditional route to the doctorate that is completely Internet based. Both options have merits and suit different people for different reasons. This article describes each of these alternative routes to the doctorate through the words and experiences of two professionals who have followed paths less traveled.