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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 - Human Services Administration (Course-Based)
Walden's Ph.D. in Human Services degree program is designed to help professionals in a broad range of settings - including healthcare agencies, social services 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 Human Services Administration specialization focuses on the study of the theoretical foundations of organizational behavior and the practice of management and planning. Topics for inquiry include program development and implementation, leadership, creating and sustaining interorganizational and community relations, and staff development and training. Graduates are prepared to assess the effectiveness of the internal and systemic efforts of community-based human services organizations and, as a result, provide managers and direct-line staff with more effective strategies for improving the well-being of the diverse individuals and groups they serve.Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
Ph.D. in Health Services - Health Care Administration (Self-Directed)
Meeting the demand for high-quality, accessible healthcare is one of society's most critical challenges. Walden's Ph.D. in Health Services can help prepare you for decision-making roles at a range of healthcare organizations in the private and public sectors. This degree program offers three ways to learn. You can choose from the course-based, self-directed, or mixed-model format depending on your specialization.As you prepare to administer healthcare programs and services in a range of economic and political settings, you will learn to apply best practices in leadership, ethics, and strategic planning In the Health Care Administration specialization.
Ph.D. in Health Services - Health Care Administration (Course-Based)
Meeting the demand for high-quality, accessible healthcare is one of society's most critical challenges. Walden's Ph.D. in Health Services can help prepare you for decision-making roles at a range of healthcare organizations in the private and public sectors. This degree program offers three ways to learn. You can choose from the course-based, self-directed, or mixed-model format depending on your specialization.As you prepare to administer healthcare programs and services in a range of economic and political settings, you will learn to apply best practices in leadership, ethics, and strategic planning In the Health Care Administration specialization.
Ph.D. in Health Services - Health Management and Policy (Self-Directed)
Meeting the demand for high-quality, accessible healthcare is one of society's most critical challenges. Walden's Ph.D. in Health Services can help prepare you for decision-making roles at a range of healthcare organizations in the private and public sectors.The Health Management and Policy specialization is only available in the self-directed format. Prepare to administer healthcare and medical care services within the “integrated delivery systems” model or prepare to administer health profession programs in higher education institutions.
DHA - General Health Administration
The curriculum, developed around the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Competency Model™, emphasizes practice-based research and collaborative experiences. An assessment at the beginning of your program helps you focus on skills you can strengthen or build on to improve your success as a health care administrator. In the General Health Administration specialization, you can choose to focus on such topics as U.S. or global health policy, leadership, health care advocacy and strategic vision and planning. Convenient electronic textbooks lower costs and provide immediate access to course materials. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing executive positions in the health care industry. You will participate in field experiences instead of a comprehensive examination, giving you the opportunity to apply your newly gained knowledge in a professional health care setting. You will also complete an action dissertation project using participatory research and reflective study to make a practical, evidence-based improvement in your organization or community. Strengthen your management and leadership capabilities with this online DHA specialization designed to provide a broad, generalist perspective in health administration, including health care business practices and finance. Review of this program is pending in AZ, KS, KY, ND, SC, and TN
DHA - Health Care Leadership
The curriculum, developed around the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Competency Model™, emphasizes practice-based research and collaborative experiences. The Health Care Leadership specialization focuses on such topics as contemporary leadership roles, strategic vision and planning, and evidence-based leadership in health care, in addition to core courses covering advanced health administration concepts and practices. An assessment at the beginning of your program helps you focus on skills you can strengthen or build on to improve your success as a health care administrator. Convenient electronic textbooks lower costs and provide immediate access to course materials. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership positions in the health care industry. You will participate in field experiences instead of a comprehensive examination, giving you the opportunity to apply your newly gained knowledge in a professional health care setting. You will also complete an action dissertation project using participatory research and reflective study to make a practical, evidence-based improvement in your organization or community. Advance your knowledge of leadership theories, concepts, and techniques to produce positive and innovative organizational outcomes, meet organizational goals and objectives, and support top organizational performance. Review of this program is pending in AZ, KS, KY, ND, SC, and TN
DHA - Health Policy and Advocacy
The curriculum, developed around the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Competency Model™, emphasizes practice-based research and collaborative experiences. The Health Policy and Advocacy specialization focuses on such topics as U.S. health policy, global health policy, and policy advocacy and analysis, in addition to core courses covering advanced health administration concepts and practices. An assessment at the beginning of your program helps you focus on skills you can strengthen or build on to improve your success as a health care administrator. Convenient electronic textbooks lower costs and provide immediate access to course materials. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing advanced practice or leadership positions in national or international health advocacy organizations. You will participate in field experiences instead of a comprehensive examination, giving you the opportunity to apply your newly gained knowledge in a professional setting focused on health policy and advocacy. You will also complete an action dissertation project using participatory research and reflective study to make a practical, evidence-based improvement in your organization or community. Enrich your understanding of national and global health policies, practices, and perspectives, including evidence-based approaches to promoting positive health outcomes and advocating for constructive changes to health policy. Review of this program is pendng in AZ, KS, KY, ND, SC, and TN
PhD - Health Care Administration
This online Health Care Administration specialization includes advanced research and course work in analysis, strategic planning, ethics, organizational change, law, and quality improvement, focused on the health care field. People who choose this specialization are often experienced health care professionals or managers who seek higher education faculty positions or high-level leadership or consulting positions in a variety of private and public health care settings. Strengthen your scholarly knowledge and practitioner skills to advance your career in the fast-growing field of health care administration.
Doctor of Psychology - Mental Health Administration Specialization
Impact your community! Seek this advanced degree to enhance your leadership in the performance of large mental health organizations. Achieve your Doctor of Psychology, Mental Health Administration Specialization degree at University of the Rockies.You earn your place at the forefront of improving the quality of life for your fellow human beings with this degree. This curriculum prepares you for a career as an innovative leader in large mental health organizations, where you employ your expertise to influence the design and execution of mental health programs. Evaluate, explain, and defend the complexities of modern mental health delivery systems in an ever-changing industry. Through advanced seminars, you will persuasively advocate on behalf of new psychological delivery methods
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Health Care Administration
There is an increasing requirement to bring managerial expertise to the health care industry with the growing concern over health care and the economical delivery of health care services. The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business by making strategically adroit linkages between theory and practice. This specialization develops the essential managerial perspective and skills for this industry. Health care administrators are in demand at entry and for advanced managerial positions in hospitals, in health maintenance organizations, in health insurance companies, and in governmental, voluntary, public health, and social service agencies.
Doctor of Business Administration - Health Care Administration
There is an increasing requirement to bring managerial expertise to the health care industry with the growing concern over health care and the economical delivery of health care services. The Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) degree program emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems and to devise and to execute strategy that is effective and ethical. The D.B.A. serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, D.B.A. learners focus upon the communication and application of knowledge in Business Administration. This specialization develops the essential managerial perspective and skills for this industry. Health care administrators are in demand at entry and for advanced managerial positions in hospitals, in health maintenance organizations, in health insurance companies, and in governmental, voluntary, public health, and social service agencies.