PhD Social Work and Sociology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The Joint PhD in Social Work and Sociology pairs education and training in social work with disciplinary training in sociology. It is the only joint PhD in social work and social science in the United States and prepares scholars for academic, research and policy careers.

Faculty: School of Social Work | Department: Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Social Science (Sociology) | Duration: Approximately 6 to 7 years | Intake: Fall; applications due November 18 of the prior year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Curriculum includes theory, methods and statistical analysis courses in sociology, together with social work coursework; students take some core coursework with the Social Work and Social Welfare PhD cohort. Teaching comprises two semesters in social work and four semesters in the social science.

Career pathways

Scholars and educators prepared for careers in academic, research and policy settings in either social work or the chosen social science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are due November 18 of the year before fall entry. Applicants apply only to the School of Social Work and designate anthropology, psychology or sociology, using the Rackham application and the social work supplemental form. Required: statement of purpose (maximum five double-spaced pages), personal statement (1-2 pages), three letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts, CV or resume, and English proficiency evidence for non-native speakers (TOEFL iBT in the 100 range with section scores 23+ listening and reading and 21+ speaking and writing; IELTS in the 7.0 range with section scores 6.5+). A writing sample of no more than 30 pages is required. GRE scores are no longer required. Applicants without an MSW also submit an MSW application.

Intake: Fall; applications due November 18 of the prior year

Duration: Approximately 6 to 7 years

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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