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Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services

School of Human Services

Counseling Studies Specialization

Enhance your career opportunities while contributing to the field of counseling through doctoral research. This online PhD Counseling Studies specialization offers a broad overview of advanced research and study in counseling theory and techniques, including contemporary and emerging issues in the field, as well as specialized courses in such areas as human sexuality, grief and bereavement counseling, child and adolescent counseling, geriatric mental health issues, and compulsive and addictive behaviors. People who choose this specialization are often human service or counseling professionals pursuing leadership, consulting or faculty positions in public or private human services or educational settings.

The residential colloquia experience

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond. Learn more about residential colloquia:

Total Program: 120 quarter credits
Next Start Date: February 9, 2009
Cost Per Quarter: $4,335.00
78% of our learners receive aid.
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Core Courses

  • HS8002 - Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8731 - Psychopathology: Assessment and Treatment - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8739 - Theories of Psychotherapy - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8779 - Life Planning and Career Development - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8100 - Fundamentals of Social Science Research* - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8111 - Quantitative Research Methods in the Human Services* - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8112 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods* - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods* - 4 quarter credits

Specialization Courses

  • HS8478 - The Family in the Social Context - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8501 - Contemporary Issues in Counseling Studies - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8725 - Human Sexuality - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8741 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8745 - Grief and Bereavement Counseling - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8754 - Child and Adolescent Counseling - 4 quarter credits
  • HS8758 - Mental Health and Aging - 4 quarter credits
  • CES8764 - Contemporary Issues in Compulsive and Addictive Behavior Treatment - 4 quarter credits
  • HS9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 quarter credits
  • HS9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
  • HS9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
  • HS9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
  • HS9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
  • HS9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits

Seven Elective Courses

  • Choose any graduate courses
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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