The Doctor of Professional Studies (DPS) is a pathway within the existing Doctor of Social Leadership (DSL) and Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil/PhD) degree programs. This pathway integrates the current 36-hour doctoral core of the DSL degree with 8 additional semester hours from an existing Focus of Study Certificate and 4 semester hours of practicum (48 semester hours total). The purpose of the DPS degree is to provide a practitioner-focused credential that maintains academic rigor while offering professional flexibility.
| Program Component | Semester Hours Credits |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Social Leadership Program Requirements | 36 |
| Focus of Study Certificate (Student’s Choice) | 8 |
| Practicum | 4 |
| Total: | 48 |