Online Doctoral Degrees

In Capella University's online PhD programs, you will acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and leadership skills that will position you as an expert in your field. After graduating, you may choose to pursue teaching, consulting, counseling, or leadership from an informed, strategic viewpoint.

Specializations:

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. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length.

The PhD criminal justice specialization is designed for learners with a master's degree in human services who wish to conduct advanced study and field research while positioning themselves for a leadership or academic position. This online PhD program provides the skills and theoretical foundation professionals need to address complex issues surrounding criminal behavior, prevention, intervention programming, and public policy development.

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

The general human services PhD specialization is designed for professionals in a wide range of human services and health care leadership roles. The core courses expose learners to the field's most relevant content, including adult development, diversity, ethics, and strategic planning. The specialization also integrates key content from today's changing health care industry and its considerable impact on the human services profession. The elective courses allow learners the flexibility to focus on a specific area of human services such as counseling, family therapy, criminal justice, or social services. This specialization prepares learners to teach, consult, conduct research, and contribute to a range of professions and disciplines.

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

The specialization in health care administration emphasizes critical analysis of theory, research, and practice within the health care field. This program is designed for experienced professionals who seek leadership roles in health care services, public administration, or related fields. Upon completion, you will be well-prepared for research, teaching, and health care management positions.

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

This specialization offers opportunities for advanced study and research in nonprofit management. The curriculum addresses contemporary issues facing nonprofits, such as financial management, marketing, public policy, grant writing, advocacy, and human resource management. Upon completion, you will be prepared to successfully assume key nonprofit management positions, consult, teach, or establish new nonprofit community programs.

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

The social and community services specialization is designed for counselors or social workers who wish to teach, pursue advanced research, lead programs, or supervise clinicians. The program offers in-depth study of major community issues, social work issues, and methodology, which will help prepare you to assume a leadership role for social change at local, state, or national levels.

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