Individuals who want to become leaders in their respective communities can arm themselves with the right training by enrolling in Capella University’s online PhD degree program with Social and Community Services specialization. Through this program, learners are able to deepen their knowledge of contemporary societal issues and contribute to the development of the field through their doctoral researches.

The full program consists of 120 quarter credits of coursework and these are earned by taking the prescribed number of Core Courses, Specialization Courses and 8 Elective courses. The curriculum includes in depth studies of community and social work issues as well as social science research. The elective courses allows learners to select focus areas that would be of most interest to them or help them achieve their professional aspirations. Graduates of Capella’s online PhD – Social and Community Services degree program are qualified to pursue higher education faculty positions or take on advanced research, consulting or leadership roles in either public or privately-funded social services organizations.

Tuition does not include the cost of books and other incidental charges that may arise while the program is being completed. Financial aid in the form of grants, loans and scholarships are in place to help make the cost of education more affordable.

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