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PhD Social Work at West Virginia University

West Virginia University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Social Work uses a three-article dissertation format and trains students in research, methods, communication, ethics and teaching.

Faculty: Eberly College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Social Work  |  Duration: Minimum 53 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Minimum 53 credits: 41 course credits and at least 12 dissertation research credits. Core courses (14 hours, including a teaching practicum), research methods (12), data analysis (6), electives (6) and an integrative research seminar (3).

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee; minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher.

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