PhD Social Work at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The PhD program in social work prepares students to provide intellectual leadership for the social work profession through advanced levels of scholarship, research, theory development, and policy analysis. Students are expected to acquire skills in research design and statistics and to develop a comprehensive knowledge of social work and social welfare history, theory, and policy. The PhD program does not focus on the development of advanced skills for clinical practice.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 4 years / 40 major credits + 24 thesis credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Courses, Research Practicum, Statistics Courses, Supporting Program Courses, Thesis Credits. The PhD program emphasizes mastery of student and program determined objectives rather than an accumulation of course credits. Degree requirements vary according to the student's background and educational goals.

Career pathways

The PhD program in social work prepares students to provide intellectual leadership for the social work profession through advanced levels of scholarship, research, theory development, and policy analysis.

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