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  1. 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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  3. Why should I apply to the Joint PhD Program?

    If you are interested in pursuing a career that involves developing and using knowledge to contribute to the amelioration of social problems and to improvements in the quality of the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable populations, it is hard to imagine a better Press enter to read full text...

  4. Will I have an advisor? How are they assigned?

    Yes, you will be assigned a faculty advisor whom you will meet at Fall Orientation. Students are paired with faculty advisors based on their practice method concentration; practice area is also taken into consideration. Your faculty advisor will assist you in making Press enter to read full text...

  5. Will I receive an actual certificate after I complete the MasterTrack Certificate program?

    Yes. Coursera will provide a certificate to learners upon completion of assignments for individual MasterTrack courses. Once a learner has completed all courses for the MasterTrack Certificate and verified their identity with Coursera, the University of Michigan will issue a certificate of completion for the Social Work: Practice, Policy and Research MasterTrack Certificate via email. Certificates will be sent once a month, based on completion of the certificate.

  6. Will I receive an actual certificate after I complete the Social Work Essentials Certificate program?

    Yes. The University of Michigan will issue an e-certificate of completion for the Social Work Essentials Certificate via email.

  7. Will I use the Purchasing or Reimbursement form to pay individuals or an organization?

    Yes, you will use the Purchasing or Reimbursement form any time an individual or organization requires a payment. Please refer to the Payment to Others FAQ list for details. This also includes requesting electronic gift cards for individuals. Please refer to the Gift Card FAQ list for details.

  8. Will our grades for the Social Work Essentials/ MasterTrack courses be reflected on our transcripts?

    No, the Social Work Essentials Certificate and MasterTrack Certificate program courses are not reflected on your transcript as they are not credit bearing and occur prior to starting the MSW degree program.

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