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PhD Social Work at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Social Work, established in 1927, prepares students for change-oriented research and scholarship through mentoring by a faculty advisor and committee. Students engage in translational science research, moving primary research results into application and dissemination to the social work practice community.

Faculty: College of Social Work  |  Intake: Autumn 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Curriculum, candidacy exam and dissertation are designed around translational research. Options: full-time PhD, part-time PhD, MSW+PhD from a master's in another field, and MSW+PhD from a bachelor's.

Career pathways

Graduates have contributed as faculty in universities across the United States and around the world.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline for Autumn 2027 is Dec 8, 2026 (US and international). International applicants need TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on the TOEFL scale launched January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo 120 (Graduate School minimum for this programme). Applicants choose a programme option (FT-PhD, PT-PhD, MSW+PhD from master's or bachelor's) in the application.

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.

Intake: Autumn 2027

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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