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Make a difference in your community and advance your career with an online PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior from Capella University. Prepare to teach, consult, or lead on issues related to mental health and wellness, risk and resiliency, addictive behaviors, and human relationships across the lifespan.
This program focuses on advanced research, interdisciplinary leadership theory, program development and evaluation, and social influences on human behavior. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to create change for individuals, organizations, and communities through leadership, assessment and evaluation, and advocacy.
Use the code WINTER to waive the $50 application fee
Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $5K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your doctoral degree.
Applicants must provide the following information for admission to Capella programs and specializations:
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
International Student Requirements
If you completed your most recent academic coursework, degree, or credential at an institution outside the United States, regardless of your citizenship or where you currently live, you are considered an international applicant.
In addition to the above admission requirements, you will need to submit these materials:
Learn more about international student admissions.
A more structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
$4,900 per quarter, 89 coursework credits, 28 max transfer credits
Dissertation research seminar
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Included in program costs; travel, lodging, meals and other expenses not included
Dissertation research seminar
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Included in program costs; travel, lodging, meals and other expenses not included
Comprehensive exam
$4,200 One-time fee
Comprehensive exam
$4,200
One-time fee
Dissertation
$4,200 Per quarter
Dissertation
$4,200
Per quarter
Resource kit fee
$175 Per quarter, coursework phase only
Includes eBooks, textbooks, interactive media, software, course packs, articles, and other instructional materials
Resource kit fee
$175
Per quarter, coursework phase only
Includes eBooks, textbooks, interactive media, software, course packs, articles, and other instructional materials
Application fee
$50 One-time fee
Application fee
$50
One-time fee
Tuition and program length are unique to you
Your total tuition and program length depend on a variety of factors:
The cost scenarios below are examples based on general program pricing and 2020–21 Capella tuition rates, and assume the average number of transfer credits a student brings into the program. Pacing information is current as of January 1, 2020. These rates are the same nationwide and may change depending on factors affecting program length and price.
To discuss whether the specialization you’re interested in has additional factors that may affect program cost and length, contact a Capella enrollment counselor.
Completes dissertation in 7 quartersComplete each milestone at the pace of the fastest 25% of students |
|
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Coursework: $4,900/quarter 15 quarters |
$73,500.00 |
Comprehensive Exam 1 quarter |
$4,200.00 |
Dissertation: $4,200/quarter 7 quarters |
$29,400.00 |
Sub-total
|
$107,100.00 |
Resource kit fee: $175 15 quarters |
$2,625.00 |
Application fee: $50 one-time fee |
$50.00 |
Total 23 quarters |
$.00 |
Completes dissertation in 9 quartersComplete each milestone at the pace of the median 50% of students |
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Coursework 15 quarters |
$73,500.00 |
Comprehensive Exam 1 quarter |
$4,200.00 |
Dissertation: $4,200/quarter 9 quarters |
$37,800.00 |
Sub-total
|
$115,500.00 |
Resource kit fee: $175 15 quarters |
$2,625.00 |
Application fee one-time fee |
$50.00 |
Total 25 quarters |
$.00 |
Completes dissertation in 12 quartersComplete each milestone at the pace of the slowest 75% of students |
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Coursework 15 quarters |
$73,500.00 |
Comprehensive Exam 1 quarter |
$4,200.00 |
Dissertation: $4,200/quarter 12 quarters |
$50,400.00 |
Sub-total
|
$128,100.00 |
Resource kit fee: $175 15 quarters |
$2,625.00 |
Application fee one-time fee |
$50.00 |
Total 28 quarters |
$.00 |
*Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
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In this program, you’ll develop programs and study issues specific to children, families, eating disturbances, and addictive behaviors. Research seminars give you an early start on your dissertation.
SHB8002 |
Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior
Learners in this course critically analyze theory and research in adult development and behavior with an emphasis on contemporary research and application issues. In addition, learners study adult development from biological, psychological, social, and multicultural perspectives and apply principles of adult development to professional practice. Must be taken by PhD learners during their first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
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SHB8101 |
Interdisciplinary Leadership in Social and Behavioral Sciences
In this course, learners evaluate historical, current, and emerging theories of interdisciplinary leadership that apply in social and behavioral sciences contexts. Learners assess the role and influence of leaders in complex and dynamic interdisciplinary environments and organizations that address human behavior issues. Learners also focus on developing doctoral-level skills in evaluating and synthesizing leadership research. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
SHB8315 |
Advanced Program Design
The focus of this course is program design at the leadership level in the fields of education and social and behavioral sciences. In particular, learners evaluate needs-based program design approaches and the models that inform those approaches. Learners also explore ways of effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders and addressing ethical implications of various approaches to program design. |
4 quarter credits |
SHB8441 |
Advanced Ethics and Leadership in Studies in Human Behavior
The focus of this course is the ethical and leadership responsibilities of human behavior professionals. Learners synthesize ethical principles with leadership roles in public and private settings and evaluate the ways professionals apply ethics and leadership in their work with diverse client populations in the fields of education and social and behavioral sciences. |
4 quarter credits |
SHB8661 |
Risk and Resiliency in Diverse Populations
In this course, learners demonstrate proficiency in human behavior studies through research-based application of multidimensional resilience concepts to diverse populations, in order to identify the means of maintaining well-being throughout the lifespan. Learners evaluate types of resilience in response to risks caused by psychosocial, environmental, and genetic stressors and analyze the impact of coping skills on post-traumatic growth by identifying the process of resilience and the historical factors influencing it. In addition, learners examine leadership approaches to addressing personal risk factors with an emphasis on different models of advocacy to generate informed decisions for successful collaboration with multiple providers and various populations. |
4 quarter credits |
This program is designed for counseling professionals pursuing advanced educational, consultative, or leadership roles in institutional, public, or private settings. It is aligned with external professional standards to provide the relevant expertise you need.
On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career paths to explore.
Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. Here are some of the jobs and employment settings to consider with a PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior.
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*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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