The Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services with a specialization in Social and Community Services program is geared towards counselors or social workers who are interested in teaching, pursuing advanced research, leading programs, or supervising clinicians. In the program, learners are exposed to an in-depth study of essential community issues, social work issues, and methodology. This rigorous curriculum prepares students to hold leadership roles in the field. Some of the classes that students in this program take are Social Influences of Behavior, Grief and Bereavement, Applied/Clinical Sociology Services, Prevention and Causes of Child Abuse, and the Family in Social Context.
