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PhD Social Welfare at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Programme overview

Founded in 1952 as one of the first doctoral programs in social welfare in America, the PhD program is a research training program in social work/social welfare. Doctoral students have the opportunity to engage with world-renowned faculty conducting cutting-edge research.

Faculty: Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences  |  Duration: 37 credit hours (minimum)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

The program is undergoing curriculum changes in 2026-2027. A total of 37 credit hours of coursework is required, in addition to 18 credit hours of dissertation credit. A qualifying examination, given after completion of coursework, determines each student’s eligibility for degree candidacy.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 37 credit hours (minimum)

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