Ph.D. in Social Work

Degree Requirements

Coursework

Ph.D. in Social Work Core Requirements
Course Course Title Credits
SOW 7491 Theoretical Perspectives in Social Work Research 3
SOW 7981 Scientific Communication and Dissemination Practices 3
SOW 7616 Advanced Clinical Practice With Complex Problems 3
SOW 7775 Critical Issues in Social Work 3
SOW 7776 Social Work Educator in the University 3
SOW 7919 Directed Studies in Social Work Research (Optional) 3
SOW 7980 Dissertation Hours 2

 

Students should expect to take at least 4 additional credit hours either in research or area of strategic emphasis, coursework (see below), or in directed studies or dissertation hours.

Students will also take a minimum of three (3) (9 credit hours) graduate research methods courses offered in the College or University.

Students will also take a minimum of three (3) (9 credit hours) of graduate course work in their area of strategic emphasis offered in the College or University.

Other Requirements:

Students must successfully pass the School of Social Work qualifying exam and successfully defend their dissertation proposal in order to be admitted into Candidacy.

Dissertation

Successful defense of a dissertation consisting of original Social Work research. Students will take a minimum of 2 dissertation credits hours at the time of their defense.