Doctor of Social Work (DSW) PHD Program By University of Louisville |Top Universities
Tuitionfee

1,550 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Feb, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Social WorkMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Social Work degree i s intended to prepare social workers to assume advanced professional roles such as master practitioner, educator, administrator, policy practitioner, or leader in settings where social workers practice. The degree program will educate social workers holding a master's degree with at least two years of post-master's experience to become future practitioner scholars in teaching and social service leadership.
The overall goal of the degree program is to offer advanced education, training, and mentoring to social workers holding a master's degree with at least two years of post-master's experience who wish to become social work teaching faculty or leaders in public or private social service organizations throughout Kentucky, the nation, and abroad.
The integrated curriculum will equip students with both leadership and teaching skills so they will be able to assume either or both social service leadership and teaching faculty positions.

Program overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Social Work degree i s intended to prepare social workers to assume advanced professional roles such as master practitioner, educator, administrator, policy practitioner, or leader in settings where social workers practice. The degree program will educate social workers holding a master's degree with at least two years of post-master's experience to become future practitioner scholars in teaching and social service leadership.
The overall goal of the degree program is to offer advanced education, training, and mentoring to social workers holding a master's degree with at least two years of post-master's experience who wish to become social work teaching faculty or leaders in public or private social service organizations throughout Kentucky, the nation, and abroad.
The integrated curriculum will equip students with both leadership and teaching skills so they will be able to assume either or both social service leadership and teaching faculty positions.

Admission requirements

3+
6.5+
79+
  • Completed  Graduate Admissions Application  for Admission to the University of Louisville's Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Program offered in the Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work and Family Science 1
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts from each college/university attended, and documentation of the receipt of a master's degree in Social Work, e.g. MSW, MSSW, from a CSWE accredited program or international equivalent.
  • Current Resume or Curriculum Vita
  • Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's work and/or academic ability and performance such as current or former supervisors and instructors
  • A writing sample demonstrating the applicant's writing and analytical ability
  • Personal statement of goals for pursuing the Doctor of Social Work degree
  • Two years of post-master's degree social work experience
  • An interview after review of submitted application materials
  • Master's GPA of 3.0 (note: applicants with a master's GPA of below 3.0 showing potential for success as demonstrated in their other submitted application materials and/or in the interview for admission into the Doctor of Social Work program will be given consideration for admission)
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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

1,550 USD
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International Students

1,550 USD
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