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23 PhD programmes in Social Work in North America

Social Work
The online Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program from Simmons University provides the highest level of clinical training to professionals who aspire to be the next generation of leaders in social work thought, education, and practice.
Human Services - Criminal Justice
If you have earned either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree, you are eligible for Walden’s PhD in Human Services - Criminal Justice program at Walden University, with an expedited path available for those who hold a master's degree.
Human Services - Studies in Aging
If you have earned either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree, you are eligible for Walden University’s PhD in Human Services - Studies in Aging program, with an expedited path available for those who hold a master's degree.
Social Work
A PhD in Social Work with a Social Work Education at Walden University specialization prepares students to become impactful social work educators in an array of educational settings.
Education for Social Justice
The Education for Social Justice phd program at the University of San Diego is designed for those who want to build more equitable, tolerant and socially just societies and institutions.
Human Services
Do you want to deepen your impact as a social problem-solver? Expand your knowledge and elevate your influence with Walden University’s Doctor of Human Services program. Our practitioner-focused curriculum is designed to help you effect meaningful change in the field through direct practice, advocacy, or policy.
Integrative Social Work
Challenge the status quo, break down barriers, and pave the way for a more just and compassionate society within the Integrative Social Work course at Saybrook University, where you’ll harmonize time-honored traditions of social work with the values of social justice and social progress.
Integrative Social Work - Integrative Community Studies
Advance community-based approaches to health, justice, and progress through this Integrative Social Work - Integrative Community Studies degree at Saybrook University.
Applied Developmental Science
The Applied Developmental Science program at Colorado State University offers graduate training in research and its applications to issues that affect the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities.
Human Services - Advanced Research
Walden University’s PhD in Human Services - Advanced Research program can broaden your understanding of the human services field within a global context through an interprofessional approach and course features.
Human Services for Student Affairs
Imagine the positive impact you could have on future generations. Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Human Services for Student Affairs prepares you for a career in the areas of mental health counseling, research, education, and psychological science.
Human Services - Military Families and Culture
If you have earned either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree, you are eligible for Walden University’s PhD in Human Services - Military Families and Culture program, with an expedited path available for those who hold a master's degree.
Social Work
Our Social Work program at Walden University, one of the few offered online, will allow you to participate in face-to-face residencies that allow you to network with expert faculty members and peers and hone your research, writing, and critical-thinking skills.
Social Work
The online Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at University of Kansas gives current social workers the opportunity to further advance their skills with coursework of practice at the leadership or management level.
Human Services - Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention
If you have earned either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree, you are eligible for Walden University’s PhD in Human Services - Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention program, with an expedited path available for those who hold a master's degree.
Human Services - Community and Social Services
Walden University’s PhD in Human Services - Community and Social Services program can broaden your understanding of the human services field within a global context through an interprofessional approach and course features.
Integrative Social Work - Legal Studies
The Integrative Social Work - Legal Studies course at Saybrook University, provides guidance and advocacy for others, spearhead regulatory change, and navigate the complexities of law.
Human Services - Mental Health
If you have earned either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree, you are eligible for Walden University’s PhD in Human Services - Mental Health program, with an expedited path available for those who hold a master's degree.
Social Work
The PhD in Social Work program at the Memorial University of Newfoundland provides regionally relevant and accessible, advanced, and specialized education in social work.
Human Services
Create your own learning experience through the Human Services General Program at Walden University. Explore topics of interest that align with your personal and professional goals. To round out your coursework, choose any three courses from among the PhD in Human Services degree program’s specialization offerings.