PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior, General Advanced Studies in Human Behavior
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
The PhD General Advanced Studies in Human Behavior specialization is designed for learners pursuing advanced educational, consultative, or leadership roles in institutional, public, or private settings. Throughout the specialization, learners develop breadth and depth of knowledge in contemporary issues in human behavior, including issues specific to children and adolescents, families, eating disturbances, addictive behaviors, and aging and grief. Learners also focus on the significance of ethics in working with diverse populations in social and behavioral settings. This specialization is not designed to meet licensure or certification requirements in the area of applied behavioral analysis, or for the counseling, psychology, or social work professions.
| SHB8002 | Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior | 4 |
| RSCH7860 | Survey of Research Methods | 4 |
| RSCH7864 | Quantitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH7868 | Qualitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| SHB8101 | Interdisciplinary Leadership in Social and Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| SHB8110 | Families, Disability and Diversity | 4 |
| SHB8315 | Advanced Program Design and Evaluation | 4 |
| SHB8331 | Advanced Child and Adolescent Studies | 4 |
| SHB8441 | Advanced Ethics and Leadership in Studies in Human Behavior | 4 |
| SHB8478 | The Family in Social Context | 4 |
| SHB8551 | Advanced Contemporary Issues in Studies in Human Behavior | 4 |
| SHB8661 | Risk and Resiliency in Diverse Populations | 4 |
| SHB8775 | Issues in Aging, Grief, and Bereavement | 4 |
| SHB8811 | Addictions: Diversity, Paradigms and Social Policy | 4 |
| DRS-V8925 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation | 3 |
| DRS-V8926 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development | 3 |
| DRS-V8927 | Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development | 3 |
Upon completion of all required coursework
| SHB9919 | Doctoral Comprehensive Examination | 3 |
Learners must register for SHB9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.
Three Elective Courses
At least 12 quarter credits
Choose any graduate courses.
Total
At least 92 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.