We will begin accepting applications for the fall 2027 cohort in fall 2026. Check back for updates and information sessions in spring 2026. Founded in 1952 as one of the first doctoral programs in ...

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Our rigorous PhD program prepares researchers, scholars, and educators to advance the field of social welfare and social work practice. Research that identifies causes, dynamics, and outcomes of ...

This piece was originally featured on Research Matters. Well-known for its doctoral programs in the social sciences and philosophy, The New School for Social Research (NSSR) also offers terminal ...

As a PhD candidate in the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Ogechi Kalu is studying how intimate partner violence affects children in her native Nigeria, with the goal of developing ...

You'll learn how to apply theories of individual and group behavior as well as community systems theory specifically to nonprofit leadership. And choose the track that best suits your goals: Community ...

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Earning a doctorate in social work offers opportunities to advance your career by gaining further training in a specific area. In this article, we discuss the difference between a doctor of social ...

The PhD in Social Welfare is a highly flexible interdisciplinary degree program that prepares graduates to be independent social work researchers and scholars. Our PhD students benefit from a small-by ...