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Doctor of Metaphysics (PhD, Ph.D., or DMETA; Latin: Metaphysica doctor or doctor Metaphysica) is an academic degree which is a branch of philosophy. It is also called a Metaphysical Science Doctorate. Many academic universities teach Metaphysics under the title of “Speculative Philosophy.” However, the Doctor of Metaphysics degree is an Unaccredited degree and it is generally associated with Diploma mills.

Metaphysics
The study of Metaphysics is centered on spiritual (not necessarily religious) matters and positive thinking. The derivation of the word metaphysics comes from the greek: meta - over and beyond and physics. The Department of Philosophy at the University of Georgia defines metaphysics as a branch of philosophy which is concerned with reality and potentiality, and mind and matter.

Doctorate in Metaphysics
In the united States, the Doctor of Metaphysics degree is often part of religious institutions of learning, and is offered by these "so called" churches and colleges of Metaphysics. In 1938 the United States Department of the Interior published a book and listed the "Doctor of Metaphysics" degree in a section written by Walton C. John, which was titled "Counterfeit Degrees".

In 1960 The American Psychological Association published an article titled "Mail-order training in psychotherapy. American Psychologist". In the article they warned against unaccredited schools purporting to offer "training in a variety of psychological and metapsychological methods" and awarding a Doctor of Metaphysics degree.

In the field of social work there are counselors who claim the title Doctor of Metaphysics. In 2019 the Journal of Social Work Education published an article entitled "Predatory Doctoral Programs: Warnings for Social Workers". In the article they warned that the majority of Doctorate programs in Metaphysics are little more than Diploma mills which require few prerequisites other than money.