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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.*
- Study psychological disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Learn how to address stress, coping, and adjustment difficulties.
- Explore a crisis from a community and regional level.
- Examine the actions and behaviors that follow a disaster.
- Gain experience designing a crisis plan to prepare for future emergencies.
Ph.D. in Human Services - Disaster, Crisis and Intervention (Course-Based)
Human services professionals are on the front lines in serving and caring for those who are most vulnerable and in need. 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.Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
- 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 (Course-Based)
Human services professionals are on the front lines in serving and caring for those who are most vulnerable and in need. 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.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.Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
* Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.
- 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 - Family Studies and Intervention Strategies (Course-Based)
Human services professionals are on the front lines in serving and caring for those who are most vulnerable and in need. Walden's Ph.D. in Human Services degree program is designed to help professionals in a broad range of settings - including social services agencies, treatment facilities, healthcare agencies, and more - develop their leadership and management skills to better support their communities.The Family Studies and Intervention Strategies specialization provides students with an understanding of the utilization of advanced clinical theory and research methodology within a unique client-centered ecological context. Students are exposed to a broad spectrum of theoretical and clinical approaches to intervention, which emphasize the special needs of minority, low-income families, single-parent, and gay and lesbian. Graduates are particularly skilled at developing multi-modal therapeutic approaches and recognizing special treatment considerations within a diverse client delivery system.Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
- 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 - General Program (Course-Based)
Human services professionals are on the front lines in serving and caring for those who are most vulnerable and in need. 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.Walden is ideal for ambitious learners who wish to pursue an advanced degree without sacrificing career or family. The Ph.D. in Human Services Program emphasizes respect for diverse populations, sensitivity to individual and cultural differences, and ethical responsibility. Students may choose from a general or specialized program. The program develops leaders and practitioners within the helping professions while studying literature and theoretical framework in the human services field. Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
- 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 - Social Policy Analysis and Planning (Course-Based)
Human services professionals are on the front lines in serving and caring for those who are most vulnerable and in need. 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.The Social Policy Analysis and Planning specialization emphasizes the principles of social welfare and the use, development, and protection of human and societal resources within a community-oriented framework. The international focus on sustainable development is an integral part of this specialization while covering an array of practice environments (rural, urban, community, regional and national). Graduates in this field seek the best use of material, human, and economic resources to lead communities to more effectively organize their health and human service delivery systems.Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
- A course-based program of study that may allow you to complete your degree in less than 3 years.*
- 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.
Ph.D. in Human Services - Clinical Social Work (Course-Based)
Human services professionals are on the front lines in serving and caring for those who are most vulnerable and in need. 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.The Clinical Social Work Specialization prepares clinical scholars who are well grounded in the qualitative and quantitative methods of inquiry and highly skilled in a variety of intervention techniques. This specialization focuses on the use, understanding, and development of models and theoretical frameworks for clinical practice with vulnerable and disadvantaged populations. Graduates serve as leaders in direct practice; enter university-level teaching or clinical research positions; or enter advanced positions in clinical supervision, consultation, and administration.Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
- A course-based program of study that may allow you to complete your degree in less than 3 years.*
- 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.
Ph.D. in Human Services - Clinical Social Work (Self-Directed)
Human services professionals are on the front lines in serving and caring for those who are most vulnerable and in need. 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.The Clinical Social Work Specialization prepares clinical scholars who are well grounded in the qualitative and quantitative methods of inquiry and highly skilled in a variety of intervention techniques. This specialization focuses on the use, understanding, and development of models and theoretical frameworks for clinical practice with vulnerable and disadvantaged populations. Graduates serve as leaders in direct practice; enter university-level teaching or clinical research positions; or enter advanced positions in clinical supervision, consultation, and administration.Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
- 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 - Family Studies and Intervention Strategies (Self-Directed)
Human services professionals are on the front lines in serving and caring for those who are most vulnerable and in need. 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.The Family Studies and Intervention Strategies specialization provides students with an understanding of the utilization of advanced clinical theory and research methodology within a unique client-centered ecological context. Graduates are particularly skilled at developing multi-modal therapeutic approaches and recognizing special treatment considerations within a diverse client delivery system. Students are exposed to a broad spectrum of theoretical and clinical approaches to intervention, which emphasize the special needs of minority, gay and lesbian, single-parent, and low-income families. Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
- 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 - Self-Designed (Self-Directed)
Walden is ideal for ambitious learners who wish to pursue an advanced degree without sacrificing career or family. The Ph.D. in Human Services Program emphasizes respect for diverse populations, sensitivity to individual and cultural differences, and ethical responsibility. Students in the Ph.D. in Human Services program have the option to design their own specialization. The program develops leaders and practitioners within the helping professions while studying literature and theoretical framework in the human services field. A Self-Designed specialization must fit within the existing range of expertise of the Human Services faculty and the KAM curriculum structure of the General Program in Human Services. It must also be developed in consultation with program faculty and approved by the faculty chair. Human services professionals are on the front lines in serving and caring for those who are most vulnerable and in need. 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.Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
- 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 - Social Policy Analysis and Planning (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 Social Policy Analysis and Planning specialization emphasizes the principles of social welfare and the use, development, and protection of human and societal resources within a community-oriented framework. The international focus on sustainable development is an integral part of this specialization while covering an array of practice environments (urban, rural, community, regional and national). Graduates in this field seek the best use of human, material, and economic resources to lead communities to more effectively organize their health and human service delivery systems. Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
- 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 - General Program (Self-Directed)
Walden is ideal for ambitious learners who wish to pursue an advanced degree without sacrificing career or family. The Ph.D. in Human Services Program emphasizes respect for diverse populations, sensitivity to individual and cultural differences, and ethical responsibility. The program develops leaders and practitioners within the helping professions while studying literature and theoretical framework in the human services field. Students may choose from a general or specialized program. Walden's Ph.D. in Human Services degree program is designed to help professionals in a broad range of settings - including treatment facilities, social services agencies, healthcare agencies, 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. Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
- 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 (Self-Directed)
Walden's Ph.D. in Human Services degree program is designed to help professionals in a broad range of settings - including treatment facilities, social services agencies, healthcare agencies, 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 creating and sustaining interorganizational and community relations, development and implementation, staff development and training, and leadership. 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:
DSW - General Social Work
This DSW is designed to be completed in three years, with all courses taken in sequence, allowing you to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of students. This professional doctorate, designed around national social work education guidelines, is one of very few online DSW degree programs. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, faculty, or research positions in government, higher education, and social service organizations. Prepare yourself to lead social service programs, advocate for social justice and public policy changes, and share your advanced knowledge with future social workers. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, action research, and the incorporation of theoretical knowledge with practical experience. There is also a strong focus on the growing use of technology to build awareness of important social issues, expand the reach or effectiveness of social service programs, and enhance professional development. Residency Requirements: Two six-day residential colloquiaReview of this specialization is pending in AL, AZ, FL, KS, KY, ND, SC, WA, and WI.
PhD - General Human Services
The General Human Services PhD's core courses provide an overview of the human services field's most relevant content, including adult development, diversity, ethics, strategic planning, and the impact of today‘s changing health care industry on human services. A wide range of elective courses provides you the flexibility to focus on a specific area of human services, such as family therapy, counseling, social services, or public safety. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing higher education faculty or human service leadership positions in social service, education, government, public safety, health care, and military organizations. The specialization is designed for professionals in a wide range of human services and health care fields who wish to advance their knowledge and careers, and contribute to the field through doctoral research. Concentration: You can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money as part of this specialization.
PhD - Management of Nonprofit Agencies
This Management of Nonprofit Agencies PhD specialization allows you to explore your own nonprofit research interests while deepening your knowledge of contemporary business and social issues faced by nonprofit leaders. The specialization includes nonprofit-focused course work in workplace diversity, advocacy, fundraising, board management, ethics, program management, and resource management. People who choose this specialization are considering starting their own nonprofit organization or often wish to pursue higher education faculty or leadership positions in nonprofit organizations. Increased demand for services, competition, and heightened government oversight for scarce resources have made nonprofit management skills more critical than ever.
PhD - Social and Community Services
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 advanced research, higher education faculty positions, or leadership, or consulting positions in public or private organizations focused on serving community needs. Prepare yourself for community leadership by deepening your knowledge of contemporary societal issues and contributing to field through your own doctoral research.
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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). |
Established in 1892 by the founder of osteopathy, A. T. Still, M.D., D.O., ATSU began as the nation's first college of osteopathic medicine and has evolved into a leading university of health sciences. Today they offer more than 20 master's degrees across allied health disciplines; doctorates in health education, physical therapy, and audiology; the doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.); and the doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.).
Doctor of Health Education (D.H.Ed.)
ATSU's School of Health Management offers an online Doctor of Health Education (D.H.Ed.) program that is a 20-course, 94-credit-hour program and includes a required applied dissertation. The D.H.Ed prepares students for leadership in health profession education. Students are challenged to examine the current state of healthcare education and their responsibilities and roles within it. Graduates are recognized as innovative leaders in educating their patients, peers, students, and achieve excellence in program design, policy development, implementation, management, and evaluation of local issues.