Overview

Features

Informed by its location in Detroit, our Social Work and Anthropology program at Wayne State University focuses on urban issues, both national and global, providing training in the skills, content and theory of both disciplines.

This degree integrates the strengths of anthropology and social work in the following areas:

Ethnographic method
Interdisciplinary theoretical and practical approaches to social problems
Professional applied skills

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Statistics & Data Analysis
Theories for Practice & Research with Individuals
Theories for Social Work Research & Practice with Families/Groups
Theories for Practice & Research with Communities/Organizations
Quantitative Research in Social Work
Integrative Seminar in Social Work and Anthropology
Urban Anthropology
Biology and Culture
Language and Society
Applied Anthropology
Qualitative Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Anthropology View 71 other PhDs in Anthropology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are expected to include:

Statement of professional goals: should be three to five pages long and should describe the motivation for earning this interdisciplinary degree, including a description of relevant previous studies and any experiences outside of normal coursework relevant to the applicant's goals.
Writing sample of at least approximately 10 pages that shows strong writing and analytic skills and a capacity for conducting independent research
Three letters of recommendation attesting to their ability to perform doctoral-level work. At least two letters should be from faculty, researchers, practitioners, or administrators holding a doctoral degree, who will be asked to evaluate the applicant's scholarship and aptitude for research
Transcripts

Applicants may be asked to participate in a personal interview (in-person or virtual) with members of the SWAN steering committee.

Tuition Fee

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International

21227 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1651 USD per credit during 84 months.
National

21227 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1651 USD per credit during 84 months.
In-State

9797 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 84 months.

Living costs for Detroit

1050 - 1770 USD /month

Living costs

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

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