PhD in Social Work

The doctoral program in social work is offered by the School of Social Work in Detroit, which the page describes as a long-standing national leader. It equips scholars to research contemporary urban problems and to advance practice and welfare policy. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles as educators, researchers, and agency administrators at local, regional, and national levels. The school is housed in a new building where students gather for scholarly activity and advising, and the university holds a research classification of very high activity. Faculty give personal advising aimed at helping students complete their degrees. The page invites prospective students to apply, request information, and attend information sessions, and it summarizes program highlights. Anyone interested can submit an application, request information, and see highlights of the program on the school's website.