Social Work - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 48 months PHD Programme By University of Calgary |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Social Work Doctoral program graduates highly qualified social work researchers, educators and leaders.  
Completing this program
  • Courses: Required core courses (15 units) include Theory, History and Philosophy: Values, Ethics and Professional Beliefs; Research Foundations: Epistemology and Professional Knowledge-Building; Research Methods I: Quantitative; Research Methods II: Qualitative and Integrative Research Colloquia. Students must also complete 4 elective courses (12 units) relevant to their area of research.
  • Research Proposal: Students must have their dissertation proposal approved by their supervisory committee prior to applying for ethics certification and Field of Study Exam.
  • Portfolio: Students must have their portfolio approved by their supervisory committee at least 3 months before the Field of Study Exam.
  • Field of Study Exam: This includes a written and oral component, both of which must be completed to the satisfaction of the examining committee.
  • Dissertation: Students conduct original research and prepare a written dissertation which is evaluated and is orally defended before an examination committee.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Social Work Doctoral program graduates highly qualified social work researchers, educators and leaders.  
Completing this program
  • Courses: Required core courses (15 units) include Theory, History and Philosophy: Values, Ethics and Professional Beliefs; Research Foundations: Epistemology and Professional Knowledge-Building; Research Methods I: Quantitative; Research Methods II: Qualitative and Integrative Research Colloquia. Students must also complete 4 elective courses (12 units) relevant to their area of research.
  • Research Proposal: Students must have their dissertation proposal approved by their supervisory committee prior to applying for ethics certification and Field of Study Exam.
  • Portfolio: Students must have their portfolio approved by their supervisory committee at least 3 months before the Field of Study Exam.
  • Field of Study Exam: This includes a written and oral component, both of which must be completed to the satisfaction of the examining committee.
  • Dissertation: Students conduct original research and prepare a written dissertation which is evaluated and is orally defended before an examination committee.

Admission Requirements

7+
3.5+
97+

A Bachelor of Social Work degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree in another discipline.

4 Years
Sep

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