Health Sciences
University of California, Berkeley, United States
Berkeley Social Welfare's doctoral program develops scholars who challenge conventional wisdom and make significant contributions to the field of social welfare and the profession of social work through excellent research, teaching, policy development, and administration. Berkeley doctoral students become proficient in research methodology and experts in their area of interest, ultimately demonstrating scholarly competence by publishing a dissertation. Visit School Website
Faculty: Graduate Division | Department: School of Social Welfare | Duration: 6 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Berkeley, CA, United States
To be granted the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare, students must satisfy all of the following requirements: Complete a course of study in the school and related departments of the University specified by the school, designed to achieve proficiency in the areas of social work theory, social welfare policy and/or administration, history and philosophies of social welfare, and social research methods. Pass qualifying examinations indicating proficiency in the areas mentioned above.
Graduates enter career areas including Government, Health & Medicine, Law & Public Policy, Nonprofit.
Berkeley Social Welfare prefers applicants who hold a master's degree in social work or social welfare, or have comparable preparation in a closely related field; and who show evidence of intellectual and other qualifications essential to successful doctoral study. Applicants must possess the intellectual qualifications essential to successful performance in the program, and in reviewing applications we seek to determine whether the applicant’s particular objectives can be met in our doctoral program at Berkeley. To be considered for admission to the Social Welfare PhD Program, all applicants must: Satisfy the minimum requirements for admission to graduate study at Berkeley. Have a master's degree in social work or social welfare, or comparable preparation in a closely related field. Demonstrate evidence of intellectual and other qualifications essential to successful performance in the doctoral program. For international applicants from a country or political entity where English is not the official language, a satisfactory score on the TOEFL exam or other acceptable equivalent
Duration: 6 years
Apply through the official page: https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/
Health Sciences
University of California, Berkeley, United States
Health Sciences
University of California, Berkeley, United States
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