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  1. May I apply to the PhD program in Social Work and Social Welfare without having an MSW Degree?

    No. Unlike the Joint Program, to apply and be accepted into the Social Work and Social Welfare program you must already have your MSW degree.

  2. What are my chances of securing employment upon graduation from the Social Work and Social Welfare PhD program?

    We expect Social Work and Social Welfare PhD program graduates to experience success on the job market given the high ranking of the School of Social Work and its highly respected faculty body.

  3. What can I do to improve my chances of admittance to the Social Work and Social Welfare PhD program?

    The best thing you can do is begin planning early to submit a complete and high-quality application. This means doing research about faculty in the School of Social Work, identifying faculty you are interested in working with, and thinking about how their interests Press enter to read full text...

  4. What will be the average size of the cohort in the program?

    The program will accept 5 students and place a few on the waitlist to yield a cohort size of approximately 5 each academic year.

  5. When is the application deadline for the Social Work and Social Welfare program?

    It is November 18, 2024.

  6. Who should apply to the Social Work and Social Welfare PhD program?

    The PhD in Social Work and Social Welfare is designed for students who already have their Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and are looking for a career focused on social justice, equity, and rigorous research.  This program provides a transdisciplinary approach to Press enter to read full text...

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Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106

Phone: (734) 763-5768
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