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PhD Social Work at University of Alabama

University of Alabama, United States

Programme overview

The University of Alabama's Social Work PhD program prepares social work scholars who develop and disseminate knowledge. As with other members of the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE), our PhD program focuses on preparing scholars, researchers, and educators who will function as stewards of the discipline. To provide a rich, supportive environment that enables a diverse group of students to pursue and attain their academic and professional goals.

Faculty: School of Social Work  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

Courses in the listed curriculum include SW 601 1, SW 625 3, SW 620 3, SW 623 3, SW 640 3, SW 641 3.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The School of Social Work determines eligibility for regular or "admission with permission to continue" admission partially on the basis of previous academic records, but also based on each applicant's unique Statement of Purpose and information from their references. Successful applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements of the Graduate School prior to consideration by the School of Social Work PhD Program. Information on the Application for Graduation.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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