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Online Doctoral Degree Programs in Social Work & Human Services


A social worker can wear many hats during the course of a career. Depending upon the agency where they toil, social workers provide psychological counseling; they help people obtain community resources, training, and jobs; and they provide direct assistance with transportation, housing, and financial planning.


A social work job requires professional college preparation or training, along with a devotion to help others, a strong tolerance for red tape, and a commitment to achieve the public good.

The common minimum requirement for entry to a social work job is the completion of an undergraduate degree in social work, however many undergrads with psychology or sociology majors find work at city, county, and state social agencies.

Social workers with graduate degrees in the field can take administrative and management positions with agencies or non-profit organizations. Some run support groups, arrange foster homes or adoptions, address family planning issues, work in food programs, and administer public welfare agencies.


Capella University

Capella is an accredited, online university where you'll experience unparalleled support, join a community of accomplished professionals, and be challenged with rigorous academics. Learn more about our online doctoral, master’s, MBA, undergraduate, and certificate programs by answer a short form.



Programs Offered:-
  • PhD - Multidisciplinary Human Services
  • DSW - General Social Work
  • PhD - Social and Community Services
  • PhD - General Counselor Education and Supervision
Walden University
Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.

Programs Offered:-
  • Ph.D. in Human Services - Human Services Administration
  • Ph.D. in Human Services - General
  • Ph.D. in Human Services - Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention
  • Ph.D. in Human Services - Clinical Social Work
  • Ph.D. in Public Health - Community Health Education
Argosy University
Welcome to Argosy University

Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Programs Offered:-
  • Counseling Psychology(EdD) (Online)
  • Pastoral Community Counseling (EdD) (Online)
Liberty University
We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. The vision of our Chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., is to keep Liberty's Distance Learning Program affordable so as many individuals as possible can experience a Christ-centered education and become equipped for excellence, professionally as well as spiritually.

Programs Offered:-
  • PhD in Counseling - Professional Counseling
  • PhD in Counseling - Pastoral Counseling