Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy degree is awarded as the mark of the highest academic achievement in preparation for active scholarship, research, and leadership in the social work profession.

Features

The Social Work doctoral program at Catholic University of America is committed to imbuing students with the knowledge, skills, and vision to promote human rights and social justice.

It seeks to further the development of the profession through scholarly research, theory building, and leadership, so that it may increasingly serve society in the prevention, intervention, and ultimate alleviation of social problems as well as in the enhancement of social well-being.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Military Culture Implications For Practice

Grant Writing Basics for Nonprofit Administration

Money Changes Everything: Effective Fundraising Strategies to Change the World

Motivational Interviewing

Homelessness: Individual and Societal Considerations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 70 other PhDs in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Evidence of personal qualifications indicative of a high level of motivation and capacity for independent study and reflective of a strong identification with the social work profession, its values and standards.

Evidence of these qualities may be demonstrated in previous volunteer and employed work experience, the purpose statement or the views of those providing recommendations.

Tuition Fee

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International

52190 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 60 months.
National

52190 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 60 months.
In-State

52190 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 60 months.

Living costs for Washington, D. C.

1705 - 2975 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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