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You can be a force for good for people at every age and stage of life. The Ed.D. in Human Services Administration from Nova Southeastern University equips you to make a real, measurable difference in human lives by leading and managing the services and organizations they depend upon.
In this leadership-focused doctoral program you'll learn how to apply inquiry and research, problem-solving, collaboration and communication, professional development, ethical behavior, and higher order thinking skills to become an ethical agent of change. You'll be prepared for roles in leadership, administration, management, and policy development of human services agencies and programs.
Be the difference in one life. And another. And another.
Who Should Apply
- Practicing human services professionals in schools, hospitals, universities, skilled nursing facilities, private practice, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, not-for-profit organizations, or government agencies
- Individuals with master’s degrees or higher who wish to obtain a doctoral degree and increase their knowledge and skills in human services administration and leadership
Quick Facts
Ed.D. in Human Services Administration Curriculum
Core Courses (12 credit)
Credits
Concentration Area Courses (21 credits)
Credits
Research Courses (9 Credits)
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Capstone (6 Credits)
Credits
As the culminating step of the Strategic Research Project, students deliver a professional presentation of their innovation project via Zoom. The session includes a concise overview of the capstone and a brief Q&A with faculty and peers.
Year 1 |
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EDD 8100 Academic Writing (Session 1) AND Concentration Course 1 (Session 2) |
Concentration Course 2 (Session 1) AND EDD 8010 Emerging Trends & Strategic Innovation (Session 2) |
Concentration Course 3 (Session 1) AND RES 8920 Research Methods (Session 2) |
Year 2 |
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RES 9300 Research Design and Data Analysis (Session 1) AND Concentration Course 4 (Session 2) |
RES 8913 Program Evaluation (Session 1) AND Concentration Course 5 (Session 2) |
Concentration Course 6 (Session 1) AND EDD 8110 Designing Transformative Learning Environments (Session 2) |
Year 3 |
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Concentration Course 7 (Session 1) AND EDD 8411 Data for Impact and Transformation (Session 2) |
ESRP 9000 Strategic Research Project (Full Term: 16 Weeks) |
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Note : Session 1 and Session 2 courses have a duration of 8 weeks.
Doctoral students are allotted five (5) years from the initial term of enrollment to complete all required coursework and the capstone requirement.
All courses are 8 weeks, except ESRP 9000 which is 16 weeks.
Ed.D. in Human Services Administration Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Admission Requirements
Ready for the Next Step?
We’re thrilled you’re applying to this Ed.D. program at NSU.
This program opens opportunities in areas of research, academia, and management for those who are ready to advance as well as for individuals considering a career change.
Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis. No entrance exam is required.
Have the following items ready to submit with your online application:
- $50 application fee
- Transcripts from all schools attended