DHS, Leadership and Organizational Management
School of Public Service and Education
The doctoral Leadership and Organizational Management specialization focuses on increasing organizational effectiveness through strategic planning and evidence-based best practices and behaviors. Throughout the specialization, learners gain and apply skills in effective negotiation and mediation, conflict management, and creating effective collaboration across an organization. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the counseling, psychology, or social work professions.
Core courses
| HMSV8002 | Multidisciplinary Practice and Case Analysis for Doctoral Learners | 4 |
| HMSV8110 | Action Research Methods in Human Services | 4 |
| HMSV8212 | Advanced Ethics and Leadership for Diverse Populations | 4 |
| HMSV8214 | Funding and Grant Writing Skills for Human Services | 4 |
| HMSV8216 | Advanced Program Design in Human Services | 4 |
| HMSV8218 | Advanced Data Analytics and Program Evaluation in Human Services | 4 |
| HMSV8700 | Keystone: Determining Readiness for the Professional Doctorate Project | 4 |
Specialization courses
| HMSV8304 | Strategic Planning and Organizational Effectiveness for HS | 4 |
| HMSV8320 | Effective Negotiation and Mediation Skills for Human Services Leaders | 4 |
| HMSV8404 | Leadership Theory and Practice in For-Profit, Nonprofit, and Government Human Services Programs | 4 |
| HMSV8406 | Community Collaboration and Outreach in Human Services | 4 |
| HMSV8408 | Advanced Financial Management in For-Profit, Nonprofit, and Government Human Services Programs | 4 |
Learners must register for HMSV9971 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.
Three Elective Courses
At least 12 quarter credits
Choose any graduate course(s).
Total
At least 72 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.