The PhD in Human Services Degree from Walden University Online is the highest level degree available within the Human Services area, as it is in most fields of study. Those that graduate from a PhD program will have completed advanced level study and research on a particular aspect or area of the human service sector that then qualifies them to enter senior level executive management positions, research and teaching positions or as consultants.

While completing their course of study students will use the latest in technology and software in human services areas as well as learn both the advanced theoretical models as well as the applications of these models in various types of positions such as social work, criminal justice, counseling, social planning or human service administration.