Human Services Administration (Ph.D.)

In the Ph.D. in Human Services program-one of the largest of its kind-you'll be part of a community of professionals devoted to making a difference. You'll focus on applying action-oriented research to your practical expertise so that you can better assess, modify, and develop cutting-edge public and private services.

The Human Services Administration specialization focuses on the study of the theoretical foundations of organizational behavior and the practice of management and planning. Topics for inquiry include program development and implementation, leadership, creating and sustaining interorganizational and community relations, and staff development and training. Graduates are prepared to assess the effectiveness of the internal and systemic efforts of community-based human services organizations and, as a result, provide managers and direct-line staff with more effective strategies for improving the well-being of the diverse individuals and groups they serve.