89 PhD programmes in Social Work in North America

The focus of social work education at the doctoral level is to foster the development of an attitude of scientific inquiry, knowledge of the scientific method, ability to extend the knowledge base of social work practice, and effective participation in leadership roles in social work education, research, and practice. The Social Work program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

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. 

The Ph.D. in Social Work from Colorado State University will train you to be part of the next generation of faculty, research professionals, and educators in the field.

Our PhD Social Work program at York University provides students with advanced scholarship related to the development and practice of critical knowledge, theory, skills and approaches to social work. 

The PhD in Public Health-Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) Track at University of Florida is targeted to individuals who wish to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the social and behavioral sciences theories and methods used in public health.

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.

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.

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.

The mission of the Social Work program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia reflects the University of Missouri’s tightly interlocked missions.

The Social Work PhD program at Wayne State University equips social work scholars to engage in research on contemporary urban issues and problems for the advancement of social work practice and social welfare policy.

Our Social Work doctoral program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is rigorous. Our graduates are highly skilled in designing and evaluating social interventions, in analyzing the data produced by their evaluations, and in communicating their discoveries.

The College of Social Work Doctoral Program at Florida State University offers a Ph.D. with an emphasis in research methods and teaching. 

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.

Graduates in the Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health and Inclusive Education program from The University of Vermont will be highly skilled in conducting meaningful research and prepare resilient educators and leaders to ensure the social, emotional and behavioral health of future generations.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

At the University of Utah, we offer our graduate students a phd program degree in Social Work. Join us!