Human Services Doctorate Ph.D. Degree Programs

Walden University

Human Services

Ph.D. in Human Services with a Specialization in Counseling
Ph.D. in Psychology

Every day, you face a broader range of complex issues in an increasingly diverse population. With a Ph.D. in Human Services, you’ll acquire the action-oriented research skills and context-sensitive knowledge you need to continue improving the lives of others. Ph.D. in Human Services

With a Ph.D. in Human Services, you’ll be recognized as an expert in a variety of public service settings. This research-intensive program—one of few offered at a distance—will equip you with action-oriented research skills and context-sensitive knowledge you can apply in such roles as adjunct faculty member, licensed independent social worker or social services manager.

Specializations

Clinical Social Work
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Family Studies and Intervention Strategies
Human Services Administration
Social Policy Analysis and Planning
Self-Designed

You may also be interested in the following degree programs and specializations:

Ph.D. in Psychology
Ph.D. in Health Services
M.S. in Psychology

Counseling

With a degree that’s focused on counseling, you’ll gain the confidence, credentials, and knowledge you need to achieve more for yourself and your clients. Walden’s distance-learning format connects you to the insights of your peers and allows you to master new skills while continuing to advance in your organization.

Ph.D. in Human Services with a Specialization in Counseling

Ph.D. in Human Services with a Specialization in Counseling

The Counseling specialization in Human Services is designed to help you promote positive, health-oriented growth and change in today’s diverse communities. By learning and applying developmental theories, you’ll be able to help others achieve greater psychological, social, academic, vocational and ethical development.

Ph.D. in Psychology

Ph.D. in Psychology

Becoming a change agent in your community, organization and profession requires an ability to integrate theory, research and methods of scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice that incorporate cultural and individual diversity. With a Ph.D. in Psychology, you’ll be better prepared to help individuals and groups with family, mental health, career and educational issues.

Specializations

Counseling Psychology (Licensure)
Clinical Psychology (Licensure)

You may also be interested in the following degree programs and specializations:

Ph.D. in Psychology
School Psychology (Licensure)
Ph.D. in Human Services
Clinical Social Work
Family Studies and Intervention Strategies

Public Health

Ph.D. in Public Health
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.)

Walden's public health program—one of the only distance-learning programs of its kind—gives you the real-world skills and knowledge you need to promote wellness, disease prevention and health promotion in your community.

Ph.D. in Public Health

Ph.D. in Public Health

By combining research skills with a deep understanding of the medical, social, ethical and economic factors that affect a community’s well-being, you’ll be able to develop effective solutions to significant public health problems. With a theory-to-application model and a diverse network of experienced faculty and students, this program will prepare you to influence social policy and empower citizens in our global community.

Specializations

Community Health Promotion and Education
Epidemiology

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

With a new understanding of the complex factors influencing public health, you’ll be able to add knowledge and confidence to your desire to make a difference in your community. This practice-oriented program will connect you with a community of experienced faculty and students who will share their diverse perspectives on addressing public health challenges.

Specialization

Community Health

Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.)

Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.)

In this program, you’ll learn the latest population-based assessment techniques and strategies for improving health care access and service delivery. With this knowledge and access to a diverse network of experienced faculty and students, you’ll be prepared to lead individual and community-level interventions aimed at promoting wellness, disease prevention and health promotion.

Specialization

Community Health
You may also be interested in the following degree programs:
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
M.S. in Nursing

Capella University - School of Human Services

Graduates of Capella University's School of Human Services Ph.D. programs apply their extensive academic knowledge and expertise in a variety of non-profit, academic, health care, social services, and governmental settings.

Doctor of Philosophy Human Services Programs Overview

Capella University’s School of Human Services PhD program meets the high academic standards of doctoral study and provides a platform for rewarding personal accomplishment. Throughout the program, you will explore and utilize advanced theory, critical thinking, and principles of leadership which you can apply immediately in your personal and professional life.

Our PhD specialization in counseling studies offers professionals within counseling and human service professions the opportunity to gain advanced academic skill and research competencies. This program is ideal for counseling professionals and those who seek leadership positions in educational, consulting, agency, institutional, public, or private human services settings.