We are known for: ; A diverse faculty, staff, and student body that brings a wide variety of experiences and interests; ; A balanced program culture of rigor and support ; Nurturing faculty and peer mentorship; and
Our PhD program stands out among advanced social welfare programs by offering an array of academic resources at a premier research university.
Learning Outcomes · Mentorship · Equity, Justice and Inclusion · Research Opportunities · Teaching Skills
In an advanced social work curriculum, students will take courses in social welfare policy, human behavior and ethics, balanced with hands-on experience in clinical settings. These are the top soci...
As a Joint PhD student, you will be a member of a select group of outstanding scholars and researchers who study, collaborate and work in an interdisciplinary environment.
The goals of the University of Michigan School of Social Work’s PhD in Social Work and Social Welfare are to: Prepare the future social work professoriate with a specific focus in the solution of s...
Program Highlights ; NEW! Launching May 2026, Laurier’s first virtual synchronous PhD program and the first social work PhD of its kind in Canada. ; The new curriculum includes SK765: Relational Accountability, Social Work Research with Indigenous Peoples, the first such social work PhD course in the country. ; Ongoing support for students for their dissertation through a doctoral research seminar following their coursework. ; 55% of students who graduated between 2018 and 2023 hold full-time faculty positions.
PhD in Social Welfare Our doctoral program aims to foster independent researchers who can make significant contributions to the scholarship of social welfare. Doctoral students are expected to focu...
Walden's PhD in Social Work online degree program is designed to help you expand your skill set and promote positive change. Find out more today.
The Columbia School of Social Work’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program has produced many of the world’s most influential leaders in Social Work and Social Welfare Scholarship since its inception in 1950. The program is offered by Columbia University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) and administered by the School of Social Work. It prepares candidates for careers as researchers, scholars and educators. Doctoral students can choose from two concentrations: Candidates will also ...