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PhD Human Science
Distinctive Features
Beginning with a broad overview of the history of human science, the PhD program develops a deep focus on specific issues of interest to you, eventually leading to a doctoral thesis. The PhD program allows you to be firmly grounded in the traditions of human science while selecting your own corner of the world to study, engage, and support.
Helps you make your mark
It is an ideal degree if you wish not only to understand human beings, but also to make your own scholarly contribution to contemporary "ways of knowing.” The program is intended for those who want to:
- Blaze new trails
- Support marginalized cultures
- Ask questions thought to be beyond the bounds of academia
- Be remembered for the transformative effect they have on the people around them
Supports a broad range of interests
Doctoral dissertations by Human Science graduates reflect the broad and diverse range of interests supported by the program and have included the following topics:
- The Use of Humor by Occupational Therapists to Promote Adaptation in their Adult Clients with Physical Disabilities
- An Inquiry Into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Child Abuse Among Salvadoran Refugees: The After-Effects of War
- A Qualitative Investigation of the Engagement in Meaningful Family Activities and Routines by Homeless Parents
- An Application of the Social Systems Design Process to Create a Model of an Ideal Future Health System for the United States
- Creativity, Spirituality, and Self-Expansiveness in the Process of Writing Popular Music
- Why Is There so Much Absenteeism Among Elementary School Latino Students?
- Intervention with Batterers: Re-Examining the Significance of Gender-Role Beliefs
- Creativity and Aging: A Grounded Theory Study of Creative Older Individuals
- Investigating Broadway: The House Committee on Un-American Activities Meets Members of the New York Theatre Community at the Foley Square Courthouse, August 15-18, 1955
- Peace with North Korea: An Application of Modern Conflict Resolution Theory
Or, to find out more about the PhD in Human Science program is right for you, please email admissions@saybrook.edu or call 800-825-4480.
