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  1. 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...

  2. What can I get reimbursed for?

    The University allows reimbursement for airfare, conference registrations, lodging, meals (via per diem), transportation, and other travel related expenses.

  3. What constitutes "at least one full year of relevant post-degree work experience" for the Sexual Health Certificate Program?

    For the sex therapy certificate: Applicants must have a minimum of a master's degree in a field of mental health from an accredited institution of higher learning (e.g. MA, MS, MSW, PhD, PsyD, MD).

    One year of relevant work in the field constitutes one full year, Press enter to read full text...

  4. What criteria does the admissions committee utilize in making admission decisions?

    Admissions decisions are based primarily on a review of the following:

  5. What do I need to know about meeting the CE requirements for a webinar?

    You need to attend the entire webinar and participate in any live interactive activities to receive your certificate. If your course requires a post-test, you must pass the post-test. You will also need to complete the required evaluation.

    The post-test is usually Press enter to read full text...

  6. What do I need to write in my personal statement?

    We ask that your personal statement include the following:

    1. Your personal and/ or professional journey that brought you to the field of sexual health
    2. What you hope to do with your training in sexual health
    3. Why you are choosing the SHCP

  7. What does the internship process entail, and how many are available?

    Over 500 internship sites, termed field placements, are available. Students are required to submit a goal statement, resume, and a list of top placement choices to the Office of Field Education (OFE). Students are assigned a field educator with whom they will work Press enter to read full text...

  8. What does the program consider human service related experience?

    With social work being such a broad profession, it does vary. Examples of human service experience can include, but are not limited to, direct client care, case management, nonprofit work, advocacy, organizational management, program evaluation, and much more. If you would like to discuss your specific experience, please call (734) 936-0961 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment with one of our admissions counselors.

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