DRPH Doctor of Public Health Health Advocacy and Leadership specialization

Courses

Total program credits needed for graduation: 80

Core Courses

36 course quarter credits.

Specialization Courses

24 course quarter credits.

Dissertation Courses

20 course quarter credits.

*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.

+Learners are responsible for the cost of their travel, accommodations, food, and other expenses associated with this course.

Residency Requirement

As part of your program, you will attend one Professional Doctorate Colloquium (PSL-R8900) in addition to your online courses.

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Take a Single Course

You can enroll in any of our online courses without committing to a degree program. Simply sign up for a single course today — whether you're interested in a specific topic or just want to see if online learning is right for you. We recommend speaking first with an enrollment counselor to discuss your goals and ensure the credits you earn now can be applied to a degree program later.

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Notable Faculty

Curtis R. Brant, PhD

Associate Dean

Curtis Brant serves as associate dean for Capella University's School of Public Service Leadership. Dr. Brant has worked at the university since 2005 and has served in a variety of roles including core faculty, research and colloquia chair, and assistant dean. His areas of expertise lie in research, program development, and assessment. Dr. Brant brings more than 15 years of experience teaching, presenting, and conducting research and has authored more than 30 scientific publications/presentations. His research has been featured on National Public Radio, PBS television, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, and APA Monitor. Other professional activities have included consulting in the areas of strategic planning, market analysis, and decision making. Dr. Brant holds a PhD and an MA in Social Psychology from Bowling Green State University and a BA in Psychology from Kent State University.

Lonnie E. Wederski, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN

Director of Nursing and Health Care

Dr. Lonnie Wederski is an educator, administrator, and clinician in the field of health administration. His clinical work has been as a registered nurse in several specialties including ophthalmology, burn trauma, and psychiatry. As an administrator, primarily in the field of psychiatry at the founder and executive director level, Dr. Wederski's work revolved around the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of abuse and neglect, drug and alcohol addiction, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Wederski has served as chair of the Academic Standards Committee and Learning Outcomes Transparency committee, and is active in developing new programs in health administration at the graduate level at Capella University. His research interests include leadership and organizational sociology in health care, health systems, and leadership effectiveness. Dr. Wederski holds a PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences from Walden University, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and an Associate's Degree in Nursing from Yavapai College.

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