Prepare to use a multidisciplinary approach to attend to human needs and improve the general well-being of diverse populations. Develop and demonstrate the skills needed to manage and evaluate human services organizations and engage in. data-driven decision making. You will apply advanced human services skills to collaboratively resolve current issues in diverse for-profit, nonprofit, and government settings.
Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels
Each doctoral program and specialization is
designed around expected learning outcomes (see Expected Program
Outcomes below). End of program performance is determined during the
comprehensive exam and dissertation process. Because the work is
unique to each learner's dissertation or research topic and the
criteria for evaluation are aligned to that work, we do not collect
data on proficiency levels for doctoral programs.
Doctor of Human Services specializations
- Leadership and Organizational Management
Quality and Professional Relevance
- All human services faculty have doctoral degrees.
- The DHS curriculum is designed around the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSE) National Standards and the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) Generic Human Services Professional Competencies.
- Capella is one of the first universities in the country to offer both PhD in Human Services and Doctor of Human Services programs.
Expected Program Outcomes
- Apply leadership principles and strategies to provide community support and/or direct care to for profit, nonprofit, and government organizations.
- Evaluate programs to help manage diverse for profit, nonprofit, and government organizations.
- Use data analytics and technology to manage organizations and to create and guide programs to best meet the needs of the community.
- Advocate across diverse settings and stakeholders for the identified needs of the community or groups.
- Apply professional ethics and cultural competence in the human services profession.
- Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others consistent with the expectations for members of the Human Services field.
PhD in Human Services Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates of the PhD in Human Services degree program have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni are using
their degrees.
Career Preparation
PhD Human Services
Graduates
Career Preparation
PhD Human Services Graduates
The skills and knowledge have been immediately applicable to my career: 60%
My degree has positioned me to achieve my professional ambitions: 38%
Capella's competency based curriculum has prepared me for the needs of my profession: 50%
Percentage of respondents who answered
"strongly agree" or "agree"
Source:
Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation.
The data were collected during Q3 2017 - Q1 2018.
Career & Professional Accomplishments
All Business Doctoral Graduates
Career and Professional
Accomplishments
PhD Human Services Graduates
Made a significant contribution to my profession: 56%
Successfully changed jobs and-or-careers: 31%
Assumed leadership responsibilities: 38%
Received a salary increase: 44%
Received a promotion: 56%
Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q1 2018.
PhD in Human Services Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates of the PhD in Human Services degree program have been combined for these Student Experience results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni feel about
Capella and what general skills and abilities they gained.
Satisfaction With Capella
PhD Human Services Graduates
Satisfaction with Capella
PhD
Human Services Graduates
I have or intend to recommend Capella: 38%
I am satisfied with my Capella education: 45%
Capella gave me the most efficient direct path to completing my degree: 40%
Percentage of respondents who answered
affirmatively.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes
Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3
2017 – Q1 2018.
Skills & Abilities
PhD Human Services Graduates
Skills & Abilities
PhD Human Services Graduates
Write clearly, accurately, and professionally; use sources appropriately : 63%
Communicate thoughts and ideas in varied settings : 63%
Show ethical conduct reflecting values and beliefs of discipline : 57%
Show knowledge of field; respect contributions of other fields : 75%
Analyze theoretical issues or investigate real-world phenomena, create knowledge : 63%
Locate, evaluate and communicate information; address legal, professional, other issues : 63%
Critically examine, analyze, and evaluate thinking using intellectual standards and creativity : 63%
Critically evaluate, select, and use discipline-appropriate technology : 63%
Show appreciation for group and individual differences : 75%
Demonstrate effective leadership in diverse environments : 57%
Apply the specialized knowledge associated with professional practice area : 75%
Percentage of respondents who rated
themselves as "proficient" or "exceptional" on
ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after
graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q2 2018.
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"After 9/11, the 20-page paper I wrote became a department manual on stress management techniques."
Deborah Moore, PhD
2004 Graduate
School of Public Service Leadership