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Point Park University Online Department of Community Engagement Low-Residency Community Engagement Degree, Ph.D. in Community Engagement

Point Park University Online

Department of Community Engagement Low-Residency Community Engagement Degree, Ph.D. in Community Engagement

Online

PhD

3 years

English

Full time, Part time

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Sep 2025

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About : The Ph.D. in Community Engagement from the Department of Community Engagement is designed for those looking to deepen their understanding and practice in community development. This low-residency program allows students to balance personal and professional commitments while engaging with their communities through academic study.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various roles, including community organizers, policy advocates, and nonprofit leaders. Additional career paths might include positions in local governments, educational institutions, and social service agencies, where expertise in community engagement is essential.

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Introduction

Point Park University'sΒ low-residency doctorate in community engagementΒ is a unique social lab designed for working professionals who want to improve their effectiveness as leaders while gaining a broad understanding of public policy, program development, community psychology, and best practices in leadership and engagement.

The community engagement program prepares leaders for outreach and partnership work in civic, business, and community organizations. Students can expect to complete the program's coursework in two years, followed by a dissertation. The cohort takes two online courses per semester. Courses are offered during three terms a year: fall, spring, and summer. Students will participate in a four-day residency in Pittsburgh, Pa., every August for three years.

Upon completion of your PhD in community engagement, you will be able to:

Explore sociological, business, communication, and environmental factors that contribute to a community's success.

Demonstrate the ability to apply ethical leadership principles to community-based issues.

Demonstrate the ability to utilize public policy to bring about social change.

Develop and evaluate programs for use in business, government, or nonprofit sectors.

Explore the psychological and sociological factors that impact communities.

Utilize theory and research to guide community change and progress.

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