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January 2025 University Catalog

DHS, Leadership and Organizational Management, FlexPath option

School of Public Service and Education

The professional doctorate in human services with a specialization in leadership and organizational management 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.  Learners will also develop the ability to systematically collect and analyze data for projects such as needs assessments and program evaluation. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn a DHS through self-paced demonstrations of competencies.

Core courses

HMSV-FPX8004Advanced Human Services Leadership and Practice

2
HMSV-FPX8008Research Methods and Program Evaluation

2
HMSV-FPX8210Advanced Program Development in the Human Service Sector

2
HMSV-FPX8212Advanced Ethics and Leadership for Diverse Populations

2
HMSV-FPX8214Funding and Grant Writing Skills for Human Services

2
HMSV-FPX8218Advanced Data Analytics and Program Evaluation in Human Services

2
HMSV-FPX8220Scholarly and Professional Writing in Human Services

2
HMSV-FPX8320Effective Negotiation and Mediation Skills for Human Services Leaders

2
HMSV-FPX8612Needs Assessment for Human Services

2

Specialization courses

HMSV-FPX8304Strategic Planning and Organizational Effectiveness for Human Services

2
HMSV-FPX8404Leadership Theory and Practice in For-Profit, Nonprofit, and Government Human Services Programs

2
HMSV-FPX8408Advanced Financial Management in For-Profit, Nonprofit, and Government Human Services Programs

2

Upon completion of all required coursework

HMSV-FPX9961Human Services Doctoral Project 1

2
HMSV-FPX9962Human Services Doctoral Project 2

2
HMSV-FPX9963Human Services Doctoral Project 3

2
HMSV-FPX9964Human Services Doctoral Project 4

2
HMSV-FPX9965Human Services Doctoral Project 5

2

Total

At least 34 program points

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.

GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.