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Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services

School of Public Service Leadership

Social and Community Services specialization

Prepare yourself for community leadership by deepening your knowledge of contemporary societal issues and contributing to field through your own doctoral research. The curriculum for this Social and Community Services specialization offers in-depth study of major community and social work issues and social science research, along with elective courses that allow you to focus on areas that reflect your professional interests and career goals. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing higher education faculty positions, or advanced research, consulting or leadership positions in public or private organizations focused on serving community needs.

The residential colloquia experience

Residential colloquia

As a PhD learner, you will attend three three-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program. Learn about the residential colloquia experience.

Total Program: 120 quarter credits
Up to 48 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
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Next Start Date: December 7, 2009
Quarter - Comps/Diss: $4,485
Quarter - Comps/Diss: $3,945

78% of our learners receive aid.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • HS8002 - Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior
  • HS8300 - Diversity in the Workplace
  • HS8415 - Advanced Professional Scientific Ethics
  • HS8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge
  • HS8100 - Fundamentals of Social Science Research*
  • HS8111 - Quantitative Research Methods in the Human Services*
  • HS8112 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods*
  • HS8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods*

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • HS8103 - Principles and Practice of Social Work
  • HS8413 - Social Influences of Behavior
  • HS8447 - Applied/Clinical Sociology
  • HS8453 - Prevention and Causes of Child Abuse
  • HS8476 - Methods of Family Research
  • HS8478 - The Family in Social Context
  • HS8745 - Grief and Bereavement Counseling
  • HS8764 - Contemporary Issues in Compulsive and Addictive Behavior Treatment
  • HS9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
  • HS9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
  • HS9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
  • HS9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
  • HS9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
  • HS9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits

Eight Elective Courses

  • Choose any graduate courses.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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