48 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
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
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
A Bachelor of Social Work degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree in another discipline.
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