Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

This professional doctorate is designed around national social work education guidelines, is one of very few online DSW degree programs. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, action research, and the incorporation of theoretical knowledge with practical experience. There is also a strong focus on the growing use of technology to expand the reach or effectiveness of social service programs, build awareness of important social issues, and enhance professional development. This DSW is designed to be completed in three years, with all courses taken in sequence, allowing students to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of students. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, faculty, or research positions in government, higher education and social service organizations.

Modul program

Core modules include: DSW8002 - Advanced Knowledge of Social Work, DSW8120 - Contemporary Issues in Social Work, DSW8130 - Leadership in Social Work, DSW8140 - Technology in Social Work, DSW8150 - Methods of Inquiry in Action Research, DSW8160 - Applying Action Research, DSW9920 - Action Research Dissertation Course room - non-credit, DSW9921 - Action Research Dissertation 1 - 5 quarter credits, DSW9922 - Action Research Dissertation 2 - 5 quarter credits, DWR8001 - Professional Dissertation Writer's Retreat - non-credit+, DSW9923 - Action Research Dissertation 3 - 5 quarter credits. Specialization modules include: DSW9924 Action Research Dissertation 4 - 5 quarter credits. ED7310 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process, ED7311 - Theory and Methods of Educating Adults, ED7540 - Leadership in Higher Education, ED7547 - Assessment in Higher Education, CST8731 - Psychopathology: Assessment and Treatment, CST8739 - Theories of Psychotherapy, CST8754 - Child and Adolescent Counseling, CST8758 - Mental Health and Aging, CST8779 - Life Planning and Career Development, HS6001 - Practicum 1: Short-Term Supervised Field Experience, HS8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge, HS8103 - Principles and Practices of Social Work, HS8108 - Financial Analysis and Reporting for Nonprofit Executives, HS8413 - Social Influences of Behavior, HS8478 - The Family in Social Context, PSY8610 - Principles of Health Psychology - 5 quarter credits, PSY8650 - Innovative Health Care Practices - 5 quarter credits, PSY8670 - Cognitive/Affective Basis of Physical Illness - 5 quarter credits and PSY8750 - Managing Psychological Services - 5 quarter credits.

Persyaratan masuk bagi mahasiswa internasional

Applicants should have completed master’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. They should have obtained a cumulative GPA of 3.00 from a master’s degree granting institution. International students whose language of instruction is not English are required to take one of the following tests: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum acceptable score of 550 on paper-based test, 213 on computer-based test with a score of 4.0 or higher on the Test of Written English (TWE), or 79 on internet based examination; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) score of 80; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 6.5; or Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 59.

Kualifikasi

Doktor (S3)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

Capella University

Nama jurusan

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