About PhD Program
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work in conjunction with the School of Graduate Studies-New Brunswick provides an outstanding program of academics and research. Here are a few key features:
- Rutgers is a member of the highly selective Association of American Universities (AAU)comprised of 62 leading research universities in North America.
- Faculty are outstanding scholars in their respective fields.
- Starting in 2023-24, generous funding packages for all full-time students through the fifth year, with tuition, health coverage, and fees covered for the first five years.
- Rutgers University is a vibrant and welcoming intellectual and social environment.
- Location allows for easy access from New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA
- Applicants may apply to both the MSW and Ph.D. programs at the same time; students take courses in both programs;
- Students may apply to the Ph.D. program during their first year in the MSW program, and begin taking Ph.D. courses in their second year while completing the MSW.
We admit 1 or 2 students per year into the combined MSW/Ph.D. program.
We consider research interests and commitment to research, graduate and undergraduate GPA, GRE scores, reasons for pursuing a Ph.D., intellectual capacity, determination, and ability to pursue work independently.
An MSW is not required for acceptance into the Ph.D. program. A Masters degree in a related science field is acceptable for admission; we do advise that applicants without an MSW consider the combined MSW/Ph.D. program.
PhD Funding Coverage,
The Social Work PhD Program offers generous funding packages for all full-time students through the fifth year, with tuition, and fees covered for the first five years. Qualified students may be eligible for Graduate Assistantships (GA’s) which include full tuition remission and a stipend. Competitive University Fellowships may also be available.
Application Requirement,
While programs may require additional materials, here are the basic application requirements:
- Online application
- One official transcript from each post-secondary institution attended
- Letters of recommendation, as required by the program
- A personal statement
- Current test results, as required by the program
- Supporting materials, as required by the program
- Create a Community ID and Password
- Fill in biographical data and residency information
- Self report any test scores (if required)
- Provide information on each institution you obtained a degree from
- Enter the email address for each of your recommenders
- Type your personal statement (if required)
- Submit the application
- Pay the application fee
Application Deadline,
Jan 06, 2025
Application Fee,
- $70 nonrefundable application fee
