Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services

General Human Services Specialization

School of Human Services

The general human services PhD specialization is designed for professionals in a wide range of human services and health care leadership roles. The core courses expose learners to the field's most relevant content, including adult development, diversity, ethics, and strategic planning. The specialization also integrates key content from today's changing health care industry and its considerable impact on the human services profession. The elective courses allow learners the flexibility to focus on a specific area of human services such as counseling, family therapy, criminal justice, or social services. This specialization prepares learners to teach, consult, conduct research, and contribute to a range of professions and disciplines.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length.

You may be eligible for transfer of up to 48 credits.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: January 6, 2025 COST PER QUARTER: $4,050 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 120 credits ONE WEEK COLLOQUIUM - TUITION: $1,350

Core Courses:

• HS 8002 - Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior - 4 credits
• HS 8300 - Diversity in the Workplace - 4 credits
• HS 8502 - Health Care Strategic Planning and Management - 4 credits
• HS 8505 - Ethics and Decision Making in Health Care - 4 credits
• HS 869 - Families, Systems, and Health Care - 4 credits
• HS 8100 - Fundamentals of Social Science Research - 4 credits
• HS 8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge - 4 credits
• HS 8111 - Quantitative Research Methods in the Human Services - 4 credits
• HS 8112 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods - 4 credits
• HS 8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods - 4 credits
• HS 9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 4 credits
• HS 9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II - 4 credits
• HS 9996 - Dissertation Research I - 4 credits
• HS 9997 - Dissertation Research II - 4 credits
• HS 9998 - Dissertation Research III - 4 credits
• HS 9999 - Dissertation Research IV - 4 credits

Fourteen Elective Courses:

• Choose any graduate courses - 56 credits

Learn more about our related specializations:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology - General
• Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Counseling Studies
• Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Criminal Justice
• Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Health Care Administration
• Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Social and Community Services