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PhD Social Work at University of Chicago

University of Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The Crown Family School PhD is a full-time research programme; about 100 applications are received each year and 5-7 students enrol. DSW or other advanced practitioner training is not offered.

Faculty: Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice  |  Department: Crown Family School  |  Duration: Full-time; first two years are coursework  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Training covers history, theory and research methods plus electives. Students complete two years of coursework, mentored research and teaching training, a qualifying exam, a publishable pre-dissertation project and a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All entering doctoral students are offered a financial aid package covering stipend, full tuition, health insurance and fees. Applications for 2027-2028 are open.

Duration: Full-time; first two years are coursework

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