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90 PhD programmes in Social Work in North America
Long Island University (LIU)4,2(5)
New York City, United States Social Work
This Social Work DSW programme from the Long Island University (LIU) is a prestigious degree that is a steppingstone to building your career.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$37,395/yr
Florida Atlantic University4,0(30)
Boca Raton, United States Top 5% in Worldwide Social Work
The Doctor of Social Work program at Florida Atlantic University was the first of its kind offered in the state of Florida and is now taught in a primarily online hybrid format.
Ph. D. Full-time Blended
3 years$19,056/yr
Walden University4,4(16)
Online 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.
Doctorate Part-time Online
2 years$22,050/yr
Walden University4,4(16)
Online 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.
Ph.D. Part-time Online
2½ yearsTuition not available
Walden University4,4(16)
Online 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.
Ph.D. Part-time Online
2½ yearsTuition not available
Louisiana State University4,2(39)
Baton Rouge, United States Top 3% in Worldwide Social Work
Social Work from Louisiana State University believes that doctoral education in Social Work must involve first and foremost a passionate commitment to learning, and a specific commitment to the pursuit of new knowledge that can improve the lives of our client populations.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$29,770/yr
Walden University4,4(16)
Online 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.
Ph.D. Part-time Online
2 years, 9 monthsTuition not available
University of Illinois at Chicago4,3(21)
Chicago, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Social Work
The mission of the Jane Addams College of Social Work from University of Illinois at Chicago is to educate professional social workers, develop knowledge, and provide leadership in the development and implementation of policies and services on behalf of the poor, the oppressed, racial and ethnic minorities, and other at-risk urban populations.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$9,376/yr
Simmons University4,1(7)
Online 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.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 Online
2 years$29,232/yr
University of Georgia4,1(53)
Athens, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Social Work
The PhD Social Work program at University of Georgia produces scholars who work interdisciplinarily through epistemologically diverse, research-intensive study and prepares future social work educators through instruction in sound pedagogical practice and mentored experiential learning.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Pennsylvania4,3(23)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Clinical Social Work
The Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) Program at the University of Pennsylvania allows ambitious, MSW-prepared social workers to advance their education in just three years—without putting their careers on hold. Become a clinical expert, inspired educator, and real-world scholar through a convenient blend of online evening classes and on-campus immersion experiences.
Ph. D. Full-time Blended
3 years$44,792/yr
York University4,0(181)
Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide Social and Political Thought
A truly interdisciplinary approach, this Social and Political Thought program at York University aims to integrate intellectual interests common to the humanities and social sciences.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$8,618/yr
University of San Diego4,0(7)
Online Top 9% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Part-time Online
4 years$21,600/yr
University of Toronto4,1(298)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide Social Work
The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW) at the University of Toronto is one of the most distinguished and research-intensive social work graduate programs in North America.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,460/yr
University of Missouri - Columbia4,3(10)
Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Social Work
The mission of the Social Work program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia reflects the University of Missouri’s tightly interlocked missions.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,924/yr
Arizona State University4,3(223)
Phoenix, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Social Work
Are you ready to shape the world as social work scholar? In this Social Work doctoral program at Arizona State University, you'll enjoy small class sizes while you select core courses from throughout the university, for an individualized, interdisciplinary curriculum.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$27,810/yr
University of South Florida4,4(47)
Tampa, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Behavioral and Community Sciences
The Ph.D. in Behavioral and Community Sciences at the University of South Florida is an interdisciplinary major focusing on research and policy in the area of behavioral health and community sciences.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$19,980/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(8)
Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Social Welfare
The mission of the Social Welfare degree at University of Wisconsin Madison is to enhance human well-being and promote social and economic justice for people who are disadvantaged to achieve an equitable, healthy, and productive society.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$25,732/yr
Carleton University4,4(78)
Ottawa, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide Social Work
Welcome to Carleton’s School of Social Work PhD Program. This Social Work program at Carleton University provides you with an opportunity to advance your research and teaching skills while digging more deeply into a topic that interests you. Through writing a dissertation, you can make an original contribution to social work knowledge.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$11,872/yr
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee5,0(1)
Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide Social Welfare
The PhD in Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee prepares students for work as faculty members, researchers and leaders in social work or criminal justice. Faculty expertise and course curriculum reflect a number of substantive areas within social welfare.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$20,349/yr