Overview

About the program

In this online Doctor of Human Services program at Walden University, you’ll gain the expertise to help organizations move the needle on complex social issues.

Focus your studies through two specializations and complete a capstone project on a topic you’re passionate about. Graduate from your program feeling energized, confident, and ready to make a difference for individuals, families, and communities.

A Doctor of Human Services degree prepares human services professionals to address social problems through evidence-based advocacy and program evaluation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The World of Human Services: Reimagined
Data as Evidence
Push and Pull of Understanding Human Services Problems: Force Field Analysis
Champions for Change: Action Research for Advocacy
Advanced Program Evaluation
Grant Writing

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Social Work View 24 other PhDs in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official transcript of a master’s degree, or higher, from a U.S. school accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in post-baccalaureate degree coursework.
Three years of professional/academic experience related to the program for which application is made (preferred).
Completed application form.
The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request the names and contact information for two persons, professional or academic, qualified to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s skills and qualifications.
Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date.
Access to a computer and the internet.

Tuition Fees

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22050 USD / year

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22050 USD / year

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22050 USD / year

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