PhD Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis

The objective of the PhD in Social Work is to prepare scholars for teaching and research careers in social work and related social and behavioral sciences. The program is highly interdisciplinary, and students have the opportunity to learn from faculty at the forefront of advances in practice and policy impact in areas such as social and economic development, gerontology, health disparities, mental health, child and family welfare, violence prevention and intervention, and international social work.

Faculty: Brown School  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

While in the program, the student takes a variety of theory and research methods courses, plus 15 units of elective credits, at least 3 units of which must be taken outside of the Brown School. The curriculum at the Brown School emphasizes substantive, theoretical and methodological preparation.

Career pathways

The objective of the PhD in Social Work is to prepare scholars for teaching and research careers in social work and related social and behavioral sciences.

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