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What you’ll learn
Advance Human Services
Advance the human services community using a multidisciplinary
approach to leadership and decision-making.
Lead Effectively
Learn to use advanced communication, collaboration, advocacy, and
leadership techniques.
Understand Policy
Apply knowledge of laws and policies, professional and ethical
behaviors, and effective cultural, global, and diversity
concepts.
Harness Technology
Use the newest technology to enhance practice, create innovative
solutions, and boost performance.
Fuse Knowledge & Research
Further knowledge within public service through a fusion of theory
and the application of research.
Our unique doctoral structure
Our PhD in Human Services, Multidisciplinary Human Services program
is designed to remove roadblocks for you and demystify the
dissertation process. This unique approach centers on supporting you
in three ways: through program structure, a dedicated faculty and
support team, and online resources. To help generate momentum toward
graduation, you’ll begin your dissertation early in the program. Our
faculty, support team, and online resources will help guide you every
step of the way.
PhD in Human Services Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Professionally Aligned Curriculum
Our competency-based curriculum aligns with professional standards so
you gain the most relevant skills and knowledge.
Scholar-Practitioner Faculty
Learn the latest in theory and practice from experienced doctoral
faculty who are actively engaged in the human services
profession.
Flexible, Engaging Online Learning
Access your courseroom anytime, anywhere, with any device; set your
own schedule while meeting deadlines.
Capella offers both a PhD and a professional doctorate in human services
Choose the PhD if your interest is research in policy and program
design for systemic change in the profession. Choose the doctor of
human services to apply advocacy and problem-solving research in the
community.
Cost & learning format
Online education isn’t one-size-fits-all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
A more structured learning format with an active peer community and
faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the
deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$700 per credit,
92 total quarter credits,
16 max transfer credits
Get the details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
10% military discount
If you're an active-duty military service member, spouse, or veteran, discounts may be available.
Employer & association discounts
If your employer or organization is a partner with Capella, you may be eligible for a tuition discount.
Riverbend City, an interactive tool, lets you apply skills in a multidisciplinary environment
Applying your knowledge in a realistic setting will help you develop
skills as a collaborative leader, negotiator, communicator, and
advocate.
Accredited & recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
PhD in Multidisciplinary Human Services Sample Courses
The online multidisciplinary human services doctoral degree curriculum focuses on leading change, program development and management, strategic planning, research, and ethics. You also have the opportunity to choose an elective curriculum. The program includes dissertation research seminars which allow you to get an early start on your dissertation.
| HMSV8002 |
Multidisciplinary Practice and Case Analysis for Doctoral Learners
Learners in this course critically analyze theory and research in
human services, with an emphasis on contemporary research and
application issues. In addition, learners use a multidisciplinary
approach to examine the connection between individuals, organizations,
and society to construct public value in human services.
Must be taken during the learner’s first quarter. Cannot be
fulfilled by transfer
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4 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMSV8304 |
Strategic Planning and Organizational Effectiveness for Human Services
In this course, learners practice increasing organizational
effectiveness through strategic planning. Using a leadership
perspective, learners examine the ways an organization’s effectiveness
is evaluated and use this knowledge to guide strategic planning
efforts in such organizational areas as advocacy, fund development,
and policy development. In addition, learners apply theoretical
approaches to program development and evaluation related to
for-profit, nonprofit, and government human services settings. |
4 quarter credits |
| HS8515 |
Ethics and Decision Making in Human Services
Learners in this course analyze ethical practices and procedures
relevant to the human services field and the ways they guide decision
making. Learners also develop an ethical decision-making framework to
assist them in addressing complex human services issues and
dilemmas. |
4 quarter credits |
Human Services Career Insights
Why Collaboration Is Key to Human Services
Collaboration is the new norm for human services. These three
examples from the field demonstrate why.
Find the Right Human Services Career for You
Jobs in human services range from working with clients to managing
organizations to building infrastructures.
Difference Between a Doctor of Human Services and PhD in Human Services
Find out which type of doctoral degree in human services is the best
match for your career goals.
Multidisciplinary Human Services Professional Paths
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our PhD in Multidisciplinary Human Services.
Related job titles to explore*
- Director of human services
- Behavioral specialist/ consultant
- Executive director
- Community programs director
- Director of community service
- Director of women’s program
- Adjunct or part-time human services faculty
- Full-time human services faculty
- Social service administrator
- Lobbyist
- Senior center director
- Director of office of child support service
Employment settings to explore
- City, county, state and federal agency such as the department of health and human services
- Adoption agency
- Family preservation agency
- Family service agency
- Victim service program
- Domestic violence shelter
- Land-based or online college or university
- Community college
- Court
- Nonprofit organization
- Community mental health center
- Homeless shelter
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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