About PhD Program
Bring your intellect, curiosity, and creativity to tackling complex social challenges.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare (PhD) Program will transform you into a scholar well-equipped to identify and solve social problems – both close to home and around the world. Grounded in innovation and academic rigor, the SP2 PhD allows you to explore diverse perspectives and approaches to social work, social welfare research, social policy, social theory, and social justice.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The PhD in Social Welfare is a full-time, on-campus degree program. Students are required to have a master’s degree in social work or a relevant field before they can enter the PhD program.
The PhD in Social Welfare is a rigorous program that requires strong comprehension and communication skills. International applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit a TOEFL score (Institutional Code D698) of 100 or higher, IELTS score of 7.5 or higher, or Duolingo English Test score of 135 or higher taken within the last two years.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Students are fully funded for four years (a generous ten-month stipend plus coverage for full tuition, individual health insurance through the plan offered by the University, and fees for computing, library, and similar facilities and services). Additional funding for summer months and study beyond four years is available through research assistantships, graduate fellowships, and teaching assistantships.
Individual health insurance through the University also is provided to each student for four years. Students have the option of purchasing coverage for their family members as well. More information is available here. If a student prefers other insurance, he or she is responsible for the cost and must provide to the program proof of alternate health coverage.
Current tuition information is available here. In summary, in addition to a flexible curriculum and outstanding faculty who are dedicated to student learning, we commit over $250,000 to each student who is admitted to our program.
Application Requirement,
Your admissions process begins with submitting your application online. After creating an account to start your application, you will be able to return to your application as many times as you wish before submitting. You can track the status of your application, including the receipt of letters of recommendation and any other supplemental materials, at any time by logging into your account.
Please be advised, in certain circumstances applicants may be contacted for an interview.
- You must submit a CV or resume as part of your online application.
- Questions on Academic and Career Goals
- Writing Sample
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- GRE Scores
- The PhD in Social Welfare program is no longer requiring GRE scores to be submitted as part of the application process.
- English Language Exam
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee
Upon notification of acceptance for admission to the University, you are required to submit a nonrefundable $500 to reserve your spot in the class. The deposit due date is provided with the offer of admission. The deposit will be credited to your account upon matriculation.
