About PhD Program,
The Brown School’s PhD program in Social Work prepares students to think critically as agents of social change, succeed as independent investigators, and understand and address social work challenges for the nation and the world. It provides hands-on research experiences and mentoring from day one in the program; a curriculum that builds methodological and analytical skills, and deep knowledge of the field’s theoretical and conceptual underpinnings, philosophy and history; and professional acculturation and network building. Graduates transition to leadership roles in academia, policy research, and community settings to make a difference locally, nationally, and globally.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Our highly competitive doctoral program in social work provides the nation and the world with some of the profession’s best scholars, teachers, and researchers. We review all applications holistically, assessing an individual’s overall preparation for rigorous doctoral study.
Students entering the PhD program must have a master’s degree or equivalent in social work or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
PhD Funding Coverage,
We are dedicated to providing our doctoral students full-tuition scholarships, four-year stipends, and professional development accounts. Base stipends for students are at least $35,000 for each of the first five years in the program and additional funding is possible through paid research, teaching fellowships, and other internal and external support sources.
We know how important funding and financial decisions can be in making graduate school a possibility. Most Brown School students combine multiple sources to finance their educational and living expenses while attending their graduate program:
- Institutional Funding (Brown School Scholarship)
- External Grants or Scholarships
- Part-Time Employment
- Personal Savings, Family or Sponsor Support
- Military or Employer Benefits
- Federal Student Aid
Application Requirement,
Your submitted application will be considered fully complete and placed under review once all application requirements are met.
Click on each application requirement to learn more.
Transcripts
Statement of Purpose and Objectives
Resume or CV
Letters of Recommendation
$50 Non-Refundable Application Fee
Standardized Testing
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
$50 Non-Refundable Application Fee The application fee must be paid by credit or debit card in the online application. All major credit cards are accepted.
