The All But Dissertation (ABD) - Dissertation Track is designed to help doctoral students bridge the gap between finishing coursework and completing their research. Recognizing that many people hit a wall during the transition to a dissertation, this program uses a supportive, “scaffolded” approach. You will be guided to complete your dissertation through a series of manageable, step-by-step milestones and a structured timeline. This track is specifically for those who have already completed at least 27 semester credits (including statistics and research) in another doctoral program at a regionally accredited institution within the last seven years. Most students are able to finish their doctorate in about 1.5 years by completing the remaining 25 credits, finally turning that “ABD” status into a DBA.