Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services - General Human Services

University or College Capella University

Qualification Doctoral Degree

Awarding body Capella University

Cost of the program $4335 per quarterly tution

Duration 7 Year(s)

Study mode Online

Course description The General Human Services PhD 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. The 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 counseling, family therapy, public safety, or social services.

Subjects covered HS8120 - Families, Systems, and Health Care, HS8300 - Diversity in the Workplace, HS8502 - Health Care Strategic Planning and Management, HS8505 - Ethics and Decision Making in Health Care, S8106 - 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, HS8120 - Families, Systems, and Healthcare, HS9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination, HS9920 - Dissertation Courseroom, HS9921 - Dissertation Research, HS9922 - Dissertation Research, HS9923 - Dissertation Research, HS9924 - Dissertation Research.

Entry requirementsInternational applicants must have attended an internationally recognized institution. All applicants are expected to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently. Those whose language of instruction is not English are required to take one of the following tests: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The only exception to this requirement is reserved for learners who have earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.-accredited university. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score established by the university for admission into all programs is 550 for the paper based test, 213 for the computer-based test with a score of 4.0 or higher on the Test of Written English (TWE), or a score of 79 for those completing the Internet-based examination. The minimum acceptable MELAB score established by the university for admission into all programs is 80, and the minimum acceptable score for the IELTS is 6.5.

Application details Applicants must complete the admission application and submit an official transcript for the highest degreeconferred, as well as any post-degree course work. An evaluation of work history and achievements asdemonstrated by a resume, statement of purpose and when required by the program letters of recommendation, and/or other relevant material may also be considered for applicants who do not meet minimum admission standards.Truth in Information If unexplained discrepancies appear between statements or documents provided to CapellaUniversity as a part of admission materials and information otherwise obtained, applicants may be rejected for admission, admission may be revoked, or learners may be administratively withdrawn. The following specializations require additional admission requirements due to accreditation, licensing, and other determining factors.

Department info

This is a distance/online course and does not require any attendance.