About PhD Program,
The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program offers an advanced practice degree in social change and innovation for agency and community leaders and entrepreneurs. Unlike other schools of social work that offer advanced practice doctorates in clinical practice or pedagogy, we prepare experienced professionals to develop practical, applied solutions to large-scale social challenges that directly impact vulnerable, marginalized or otherwise disadvantaged populations.
As a student in our online DSW program, you will develop characteristics of both practitioners and scholars. Our graduates are prepared to seek management or executive leadership positions that advance their careers in social work and related human service arenas, equipped to establish a legacy of social impact.
In contrast to a PhD program that trains future social work researchers, this DSW program expects students to engage with multiple actors to inform new ideas for addressing complex social problems.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- A master’s degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or another field related to social work.
- Academic promise, as evidenced by above average achievement in undergraduate and professional education.
- Professional competence as demonstrated through substantial experience in responsible social work, internships or other positions either during or subsequent to the master’s program.
- Personal qualities compatible with performance in social work and indicating a potential for leadership in the field: skill in relationships, flexibility and openness to new ideas, maturity, identification with the profession of social work and commitment to furthering the development of the profession.
- Satisfactory performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all international students prior to the date of application.
- Submission of all application materials as outlined in the application process.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All incoming students accepted and admitted into the program and who remain in good academic standing will receive financial assistance for the first four years, amounting to $200,000. Students also may be eligible for additional fellowships, scholarships, grants, research and teaching assistantships, and loans.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for financial aid at the same time they apply to the school.
International students may not receive financial assistance from the United States government, but limited private funding may be available. Do not expect to support yourself through employment while in the PhD program as the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) rarely allows international students to work off campus. However, it may be possible to obtain a part-time, on campus job.
Application Requirement,
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RESUME
TRANSCRIPTS
RECOMMENDATIONS
GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE) SCORES
TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL) SCORES
DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
PhD INFORMATION FORM
CAREER PLANS AND GOALS
SCHOLARLY WRITING SAMPLE
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
The application fee is $90 for all graduate programs, except those offered by the Marshall School of Business ($155) and the International Academy’s Pre-Master’s program ($175). We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard and Discover card.
