PhD in Social Work

This doctorate in social work is aimed at experienced practitioners who wish to sharpen their clinical skills and move into research and teaching roles. It mirrors the structure of the long-running in-person degree but is delivered entirely online. Classes are synchronous with selected asynchronous content. Students complete core courses, an integrative seminar, practicums in teaching and research, and a dissertation. Candidacy involves a comprehensive exam and an empirical manuscript submitted to a peer-reviewed journal. Students can study from anywhere while keeping professional and personal commitments, and they may visit campus to work with faculty. Collaborative assistantships extend the network of research opportunities, and formal pedagogical training prepares graduates to teach the next generation of social workers. The program values the professional experience students bring and builds on it.