PhD in Social Work

The doctoral program in social work from the Kent School prepares scholars for research and teaching. Its components are coursework, a comprehensive examination, a dissertation, and mentoring with professional development. The curriculum totals 56 credit hours, with minor adjustments possible. New cohorts typically begin in the fall term following admission, and application materials are due on December 1 each year. Applicants submit the graduate admissions application, a doctoral program application, a processing fee, three letters of recommendation and an English proficiency score if required. A doctoral admissions committee reviews files and interviews recommended candidates before forwarding selections to the Graduate School. Prospective students should read the full catalog entry for the doctoral plan code, policies and degree requirements before applying. Students and applicants can use the catalog to compare this program with related offerings at the university and to confirm current policies.