Doctor's degree Social Policy and Social Research - Loma Linda University

Doctor's degree Social Policy and Social Research from Loma Linda University is a Campus Ph.D Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. MISSION The doctoral program extends the distinctive principles of "whole-person care" beyond the individual to include the care of communities and social institutions. Students are provided with an integrative approach to an advanced curriculum in social science, social policy , Christian ethics, and social research. Emphasis is placed on providing students with the theoretical and methodological knowledge and professional skills needed to conduct innovative and interdisciplinary research. Graduates of the program are prepared for advanced administrative and research roles in national and international health and human services, policy development and analysis , and education. POLICY AND RESEARCH SPECIALIZATION Students admitted to the PhD degree program have demonstrated evidence of policy and research interests that are compatible with the areas of expertise supported by program faculty. Current areas of specialization include: Human Rights Sustainable Development Organizations and Human Resource Development Child Welfare Mental Health Health Care Aging During the first year of study, students further define their interests through advisement. During the second year of study, following the successful completion of a comprehensive examination, students are assigned a research mentor who guides the development of an individualized program of applied research and policy activities. An applied research product is the result of this year-long activity. This applied activity provides the experience needed for beginning the dissertation process. During the third year of the program, students are assigned a Dissertation Committee chair with whom they work closely to develop and defend a dissertation proposal following University guidelines. During the final year of study, students actively engage in dissertation research, culminating in the successful defense of their dissertation. View more details on Loma Linda University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.