Social Work (PhD) 48 months PHD Program By University of Louisville |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

1,550 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD program in social work at the Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work and Family Science1 prepares academically motivated master's level social workers to take on teaching, research, administrative, and policy analysis positions.
The program focuses on building research, teaching, and analytic competencies through courses on social (work) theories, advanced research design and analysis, teaching, ethics, special topics seminars, guided research practicums and independent studies.
Students have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of nationally recognized faculty within the school and university with expertise in the areas of social and child welfare, child & family well-being, gerontology, health & mental health, justice & criminality, school social work, substance abuse and international social work.
Along with coursework, students are guided in developing expertise in an area of social sciences research.  Areas of research have included an examination of social and health disparities, social work interventions, predictors and risk factors for substance abuse, long-term effects of maltreatment and trauma, and evaluation of training programs, to name just a few.
Students are also mentored and supported on becoming a faculty member, and balancing research, teaching, and service as they prepare for their future career.
Graduates of our program have gone on to work as faculty members in schools of social work nationally and internationally as well as in a variety of other research, administrative and policy positions.

Program overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD program in social work at the Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work and Family Science1 prepares academically motivated master's level social workers to take on teaching, research, administrative, and policy analysis positions.
The program focuses on building research, teaching, and analytic competencies through courses on social (work) theories, advanced research design and analysis, teaching, ethics, special topics seminars, guided research practicums and independent studies.
Students have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of nationally recognized faculty within the school and university with expertise in the areas of social and child welfare, child & family well-being, gerontology, health & mental health, justice & criminality, school social work, substance abuse and international social work.
Along with coursework, students are guided in developing expertise in an area of social sciences research.  Areas of research have included an examination of social and health disparities, social work interventions, predictors and risk factors for substance abuse, long-term effects of maltreatment and trauma, and evaluation of training programs, to name just a few.
Students are also mentored and supported on becoming a faculty member, and balancing research, teaching, and service as they prepare for their future career.
Graduates of our program have gone on to work as faculty members in schools of social work nationally and internationally as well as in a variety of other research, administrative and policy positions.

Admission requirements

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Completed  Graduate Admissions Application  for Admission to the University of Louisville PhD in Social Work Program
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.
Official report of GRE scores
Three recommendations (at least two from academicians)
Application fee
A current resume
A sample of scholarly writing
A personal statement of career goals, research interests, and reasons for pursuing doctoral studies (no more than three pages).
01 Dec 2023
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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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