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Learn more about our faculty—highly esteemed scholars, researchers, and distinguished professionals you will collaborate with in your program.
Improve Your Academic Writing
Learn graduate-level writing skills, how to avoid plagiarism, and APA style with non-degree courses from Walden’s Center for Student Success.
Ph.D. in Human Services
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 program includes
- Faculty-guided research based on your professional interests and background
- Online courses focused on building your scholarly skills
- Face-to-face residencies that prepare you for each phase of your program
- Interaction with diverse faculty and professionals dedicated to making a difference
Specializations
- Clinical Social Work
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Family Studies and Intervention Strategies
- Human Services Administration
- Social Policy Analysis and Planning
- Self-Designed
For assistance deciding which specialization fits your goals, call an enrollment advisor at 866-492-5336.
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Carl J. Sheperis, Ph.D., NCC, LPC, ACS
Director of Doctoral Programs School of Counseling and Social Service
Congratulations to Walden faculty member Dr. Carl Sheperis, the 2010 recipient of the American Counseling Association Counselor Educator Advocacy Award. This award recognizes Dr. Sheperis for his efforts to foster an awareness of and expertise in advocacy among counseling students. Learn more about Walden’s School of Counseling and Social Service faculty.
