Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Psychology / Crisis/Leadership Management
Walden University

Program Details

Gain leadership insights that will prepare you to effectively manage crisis situations. You will explore definitions of leadership, major theoretical leadership models, and contextual and situational factors related to leadership and change. You will also assess traditional and current literature and complete practical exercises to learn about theories of trauma; actions and behaviors following a disaster; stress, coping, and adjustment difficulties; and psychological disorders (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder). Coursework focuses on the development of culturally appropriate service-delivery programs and interventions for individuals affected or traumatized by disasters.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Walden University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • This program requires at least two on-campus residencies.

Restricted States

New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut