Overview

About the program

You study a broad spectrum of theoretical and clinical approaches to intervention, which emphasize the special needs of ethnic and racial minorities; gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals; and single-parent and low-income families.

You will gain skills in developing multimodal therapeutic approaches and recognizing special treatment considerations within a diverse client delivery system. This Human Services - Family Studies and Intervention program is offered at Walden University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Helping Individuals, Organizations, and Communities
Research Theory, Design, and Methods
Management and Leadership Development in Human and Social Services
Crisis and Family Interventions
Advanced Program Evaluation
Dimensions of Contemporary Aging

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

83 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Social Work View 20 other PhDs in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official transcript of a master’s degree, or higher, from a U.S. school accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in post-baccalaureate degree coursework.
Three years of professional/academic experience related to the program for which application is made (preferred).
Completed application form.
The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request the names and contact information for two persons, professional or academic, qualified to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s skills and qualifications.
Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date.
Access to a computer and the internet.

Tuition Fee

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International

21746 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 655 USD per credit during 30 months.
National

21746 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 655 USD per credit during 30 months.
In-State

21746 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 655 USD per credit during 30 months.

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