Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services

Counseling Studies Specialization

School of Human Services

The counseling studies specialization is designed for human services professionals who want to gain advanced academic and research competencies. This online PhD specialization is ideal for counseling professionals and others seeking leadership positions in educational, consulting, agency, institutional and public, or private human services settings.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length. See residential colloquia details.

Note: This program is not designed to meet professional counseling licensure requirements.

You may be eligible for transfer credit of up to 48 credits.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: Program starting soon! COST PER QUARTER: $4,176 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 120 credits ONE WEEK COLLOQUIUM - TUITION: $1,350

Core Courses:

• HS8002 - Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior - 4 credits
• HS831 - Psychopathology: Assessment and Treatment - 4 credits
• HS839 - Theories of Psychotherapy - 4 credits
• HS879 - Life Planning and Career Development - 4 credits
• HS8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge - 4 credits
• HS8100 - Fundamentals of Social Science Research- 4 credits
• HS8111 - Quantitative Research Methods in the Human Services - 4 credits
• HS8112 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods - 4 credits
• HS8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods- 4 credits

• Specialization Courses:
• HS825 - Human Sexuality - 4 credits
• HS841 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy - 4 credits
• HS845 - Grief and Bereavement Counseling - 4 credits
• HS854 - Child and Adolescent Counseling - 4 credits
• HS858 - Mental Health and Aging - 4 credits
• HS864 - Contemporary Issues in Compulsive and Addictive Behavior Treatment - 4 credits
• HS878 - Family in the Social Context - 4 credits
• HS8501 - Contemporary Issues in Counseling Studies - 4 credits
• HS9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 4 credits
• HS9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II - 4 credits
• HS9996 - Dissertation Research I - 4 credits
• HS9997 - Dissertation Research II - 4 credits
• HS9998 - Dissertation Research III - 4 credits
• HS9999 - Dissertation Research IV - 4 credits

Seven Elective Courses:

• Choose any graduate courses - 28 credits

Learn more about our related specializations

• Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) - Counseling Psychology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - General Human Services
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - Social and Community Services
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology - General Psychology
• Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy - CACREP Accredited
• Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Mental Health Counseling - CACREP Accredited

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