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- A self-directed option that allows you to conduct research independently while working closely with a faculty mentor on an area of interest about which you are passionate.
- A course-based program of study that may allow you to complete your degree in less than 3 years.*
Ph.D. in Human Services - Counseling (Self-Directed)
Walden's Ph.D. in Human Services degree program is designed to help professionals in a broad range of settings - including social services agencies, healthcare agencies, treatment facilities, and more - develop their leadership and management skills to better support their communities. Human services professionals are on the front lines in serving and caring for those who are most vulnerable and in need. The Counseling specialization focuses on human diversity; healthy life adjustment; biopsychosocial stress; and a synthesis of social, behavioral, and developmental approaches to human growth. Studies emphasize helping others achieve greater psychological, social, academic, vocational and ethical development. Graduates utilize a learning philosophy which emphasizes developmental theories and the broad application of these theories to promote positive, health-oriented growth. Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
Walden University seeks serious inquiries from U.S. and Canadian students seeking to enroll within the next 6 months. International students should contact Walden directly.
Ph.D. in Psychology - Counseling Psychology (Licensure)
At Walden, we understand the education needs of today's psychology professional better than anyone. Our psychology graduate programs have a history of preparing psychology professionals to fully excel in today's health care settings, private practices and global industries. Psychology professionals face increasing challenges in meeting the complex needs of diverse individuals, groups and organizations. Walden graduates teach at the Ph.D. level and hold academic positions at schools, colleges and universities. Human resource managers, consultants, psychologists in private practice - whatever your career path, Walden's Ph.D. in Professional Psychology program can help you make a difference in the world. This program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams and meets the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. We encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation.
PhD - Counselor Education and Supervision
Capella‘s degree program is one of few available online, and provides opportunities for you to potentially fulfill your internship experience working with counseling students enrolled in Capella‘s CACREP-accredited master‘s degree programs. People likely to be interested in this specialization include master‘s level counselors interested in pursuing supervisory, faculty, research, or advanced practitioner positions in academic and clinical settings. Counseling is one of the country‘s fastest growing professions, creating an accompanying need for counseling educators and supervisors. This rigorous Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral degree program includes online course work, residencies, and field experiences designed to build your teaching, clinical, supervisory, and research skills. Applicants to the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision must be graduates of a CACREP-accredited master's program or a master's program with equivalent curriculum (subject to Capella review).
PhD - Counseling Studies
This online PhD Counseling Studies specialization offers a broad overview of advanced research and study in counseling theory and techniques, including contemporary and emerging issues in the field, as well as specialized courses in such areas as human sexuality, geriatric mental health issues, grief and bereavement counseling, compulsive and addictive behaviors, and child and adolescent counseling. People who choose this specialization are often human service or counseling professionals pursuing leadership, consulting or faculty positions in human services or educational settings. Enhance your career opportunities while contributing to the field of counseling through doctoral research.