PHOENIX , July 9 / PRNewswire / -- University of Phoenix today announced the launch of two online doctorate-level degree programs -- a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nursing ( Ph.D. ) and an Educational Specialist ( Ed.S. ) degree . Enrollment for both programs is currently underway , with the Ed.S. program beginning later this month , and the Ph.D. Nursing program scheduled to launch in August . Both programs will be offered through the University 's School of Advanced Studies ( SAS ) .