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Academic Interests
Specializations
In this specialization, you will explore advanced qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research methodologies.
You will study strategies to promote well-being in a variety of settings, including schools, communities, and organizations.
In the Criminal Justice specialization, you will explore traditional and contemporary intervention and rehabilitation approaches for both offenders and victims.
You examine the actions and behaviors that follow a disaster; address stress, coping, and adjustment difficulties; and study psychological disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Family Studies and Intervention specialization helps you understand the use of advanced clinical theory and research methodology within a unique, client-centered ecological context.
Explore the full spectrum of human services competencies and learn best practices for delivery systems, program planning, and evaluation methods.
Explore the impact of societal expectations on the elderly and demographic trends, including global cross-cultural issues in aging.
In this specialization, you will gain a broad understanding of the current educational environment and explore theories and best practices in adult learning.
Study the nature of leadership in a nonprofit setting, including domestic or international human services organizations.
This specialization explores the role of mental health facilitation in health behavioral changes, and you will gain a solid understanding of the assessment and referral system for mental health intervention and support.
Explore topics such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and vicarious trauma and learn about the emotional impact of parent-child separation, frequent family relocations, extensive deployments, and other issues experienced by military families.
Curriculum
Expedited Path to Your PhD
Do you have the time, the discipline, and the motivation to fully commit yourself to a doctoral program? For the ambitious student who wants to hit the ground running, Walden offers a full-time, accelerated path to a doctorate. If you hold a master’s degree in a related field, you can complete your PhD in Human Services degree in less time by taking advantage of this new path.
Earn Your PhD While Balancing Priorities
Benefit from customized registration, doctoral support podcasts, virtual check-in groups, and accommodating faculty. To support family needs, residencies for this program are held in family-friendly locations such as Orlando, Florida, and Anaheim, California.
Learning Outcomes
In this program, you will:
- Build competence in evaluating and applying various human development and social change theories in human services practice and research
- Gain insight on how various research design models can inform human services practice
- Engage in scholarly inquiry to build knowledge in the history, theories, and models related to the field of human services
Doctoral Degree Coach
A Personalized Guide to Completing Your Doctorate
Earning your online PhD in Human Services and Administration requires commitment, perseverance, and hard work. You can do it, and Walden is here to help—with our Doctoral Degree Coach™.
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Map and Track Milestones
Break your research down into manageable, sequential steps. See where you are, what’s ahead, and what you’ve already accomplished—all in one place.
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Meet Weekly Targets
No more guesswork. Set prompts based on your to-do list and receive reminders and updates directly to your inbox.
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Connect With Faculty
Stay on the same page and keep your progress on track. With shared access to your dashboard, your chair can easily guide you through your checklists, goals, and timelines.
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Access Helpful Resources
Quickly find support from the right person at the right time. Our comprehensive resource guide points you in the right direction—no more frustrating searches.
More about our PhD in Human Services program
Become more than a scholar; gain skills to help you make a difference in your community. Depending on your specialization, your career options may include a role as a:*
- Social and community service manager
- Social and human services director
- Community and social service coordinator
- Social sciences teacher or professor
- Nonprofit administrator
- Elder services coordinator
- Dispute resolution specialist
- Mental health services coordinator
*Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.
If you have earned either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree, you are eligible for this program. You will also be required to submit a completed online application, employment history, and official transcripts.
Your enrollment specialist will help you gather all of the required materials starting with your application all the way through your first day of classes.
Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping you identify and leverage opportunities to save money on your education. Get in touch with an Enrollment Specialist today at 888-968-5331 to learn more.
Our Enrollment Specialists are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding this program. Fill out the form on this page to be contacted or call 855-203-5779.
