Find out more about Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services / Disaster, Crisis & Intervention

Program Details

In this specialization, you will examine the theory and strategies to respond to the initial needs of a community in an emergency situation and how to assist victims and caregivers after the initial crisis has passed. You can study the skills and practices specific to crisis counseling, including theories of crisis intervention and models for working with different populations. You examine the actions and behaviors that follow a disaster; address stress, coping, and adjustment difficulties; and study psychological disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Coursework gives you the opportunity to explore a crisis at the community and regional levels and design a crisis plan to prepare for future emergencies. This specialization also addresses the psychology and impact of terrorism on communities. Your dissertation will focus on adding to the body of knowledge in this field. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree from an accredited university in human services, counseling, social work, or psychology.

Learning Pace

% Online