PhD in Social and Community Intervention

The PhD in Social and Community Intervention is an applied research program focused on the study, planning, and evaluation of actions aimed at social transformation and community strengthening. The program explores intervention models to address challenges such as social exclusion, poverty, community health, and local development.
Aimed at social workers, community psychologists, sociologists, social educators, and managers of non-governmental organizations, the program trains them to produce knowledge that informs more effective practices and fairer public policies, promoting citizen participation and empowerment of the population.
🎯 Course Objectives
Critically analyze the theoretical and methodological models of social and community intervention.
Develop and evaluate intervention projects based on rigorous diagnoses.
Investigate the impact of social policies on the well-being of communities.
To train researchers and experts capable of leading processes of social change and sustainable development.
📘 Curricular Structure The curriculum framework was designed to combine academic research with transformative practice:
Action-Research and Participatory Methodologies
Theories of Social Change and Community Development
Social Diagnosis and Strategic Project Planning
Evaluation of Social Programs and Policies
Community Psychology and Empowerment
Conflict Mediation and Peacebuilding
Social Networks, Social Capital and Social Innovation
Social and Solidarity Economy
Ethics in Social Intervention
Applied Research Seminar
Preparation of the Doctoral Thesis
📌 Note: The curriculum structure can be adapted according to the student's academic background and research interests. The course duration may be reduced depending on the student's performance and progress.
💻 Learning Modality: Available online and/or in-person, with full academic support. A modern platform with interactive content, discussion forums, individual tutoring, and access to a digital library. Flexible schedules adaptable to the student's personal and professional life.
📜 Certification and Recognition : Institutionally recognized Doctoral Degree issued by FAITEF. The diploma can be issued with the Hague Apostille, facilitating the validation and recognition process in over 100 countries that are signatories to the convention. All diplomas are issued with a European notary seal. Our academic secretariat provides the necessary support for international documentation procedures.
👥 Target Audience Professionals with experience in social intervention, third sector managers, consultants, civil servants in social areas and researchers who wish to deepen their capacity for analysis and action on complex social problems.
📞 Applications and Information For more information, visit the official FAITEF website and fill out the contact form. Our team is available to provide personalized support and answer any questions you may have.
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