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  1. Should we contact the FAST Office for purchasing gift cards for research?

    Any gift cards intended for participation in research needs to go through the HSIP Office.

  2. Tips for Writing a Strong Joint PhD Program Application

    The purpose of this document is to provide the applicant to the University of Michigan’s Joint PhD Program in Social Work and Social Science tips for writing a strong application. This document also provides some insight into the priorities of the program: a Press enter to read full text...

  3. Under what circumstances do I need to complete an Out-of-Sequence Petition?

    The purpose of the Out-of-Sequence Petition is to inform the Office of Field Education of your field plan if you are deviating from the traditional 12-month, 16-month, or 20-month field schedule.

    Enrolled MSW students must complete and submit an Out-of-Sequence Press enter to read full text...

  4. What accommodations are available for learners with disabilities completing the MasterTrack Certificate through Coursera?

    All MasterTrack courses were created with universal design principles to be accessible to all learners. More information for Coursera learners with disabilities can be found here. If MT learners need additional support they can email: ssw-mtc-support@umich.edu.

  5. What are my chances of securing employment upon graduation from the Joint PhD Program?

    Because of the quality and breadth of their training, graduates of the Joint PhD Program are heavily recruited nationally and internationally. In the past four years, the majority of graduates have secured tenure-track positions in colleges and universities. Recent graduates have also taken post-doctorate fellowships in leading universities, and have gone to work in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

  6. What are some options for summer funding for the Joint PhD Program?

    Students can apply for funding through the School of Social Work, which will be awarded on an as-needed basis with available funds. Students can opt for tuition only funding, or ask for their Gradcare to be covered as well. Additional forms of summer funding include Press enter to read full text...

  7. What are some sources of funding for conferences or research in the Joint PhD Program?

    Besides what is in each student's personal debit account, students will also be able to apply to the Joint Doctoral Program for conference travel to CSWE and SSWR. The funds distributed on a yearly basis, and are Sex Education in Schools: Exploring Youth Press enter to read full text...

  8. What are the basic requirements for admission into the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW degree program?

    • Applicants must have completed a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent prior to enrollment in September unless they have been admitted through our non-BA program.
    • Applicants must have completed 20 semester hours of social science/liberal arts/language coursework
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