Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services

School of Human Services

Management of Nonprofit Agencies Specialization

Increased demand for services, heightened government oversight, and competition for scarce resources have made nonprofit management skills more critical than ever. This Management of Nonprofit Agencies PhD specialization allows you to explore your own nonprofit research interests while deepening your knowledge of contemporary business and social issues faced by nonprofit leaders. The specialization includes nonprofit-focused course work in workplace diversity, board management, advocacy, fundraising, ethics, program management, and resource management. People who choose this specialization often wish to pursue higher education faculty or leadership positions in nonprofit organizations or are considering starting their own nonprofit organization.

The residential colloquia experience

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond. Learn more about residential colloquia:

• Interactive guide to becoming doctoral at Capella colloquia
• A preview of the doctoral colloquium experience
• Colloquia schedules and other details

Core Courses

• HS8002 - Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior - 4 quarter credits
• HS8300 - Diversity in the Workplace - 4 credits
• HS8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge - 4 credits
• HS8100 - Fundamentals of Social Science Research* - 4 credits
• HS8111 - Quantitative Research Methods in the Human Services* - 4 credits
• HS8112 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods* - 4 credits
• HS8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods* - 4 credits

Specialization Courses

• HS8107 - Marketing and Public Relations for Nonprofits - 4 credits
• HS8108 - Financial Analysis and Reporting for Nonprofit Executives - 4 credits
• HS8109 - Nonprofit Public Policy and Advocacy - 4 credits
• HS7501 - Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations - 4 credits
• HS7502 - Grant Proposal Development and Administration - 4 quarter credits
• HS8508 - Ethics for Nonprofit Executives - 4 credits
• HS8509 - Law and Nonprofit Organizations - 4 credits
• HS8511 - Resource Management in Nonprofit Organizations - 4 credits
• HS8512 - Organizational Assessment and Program Evaluation in Nonprofit Organizations - 4 credits
• HS8513 - Role and Function of Boards and CEOs - 4 credits
• HS8514 - Management of Human Services Agencies - 4 credits
• HS9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 credits
• HS9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
• HS9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
• HS9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
• HS9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
• HS9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits

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