Overview

The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare includes the Social Work Department and Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology. Our PhD program includes faculty from both departments and serves students interested in either social work or criminal justice.

Aims

The goals and objectives of the PhD program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee reflect the school’s concern with urban social problems, social and economic equity and well-being, cultural diversity, and the empowerment of individuals, families, organizations and communities to effect change.

Programme Structure

Areas of focus include:

Applied Gerontology
Child and Family Welfare
Criminal Justice & Criminology
Health and Behavioral Health
Mental Health
Resilience and Well-Being Across the Lifespan

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

43 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 146 other PhDs in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold or be in the process of completing a master’s degree in social welfare or master’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, or comparable degree. Applicants with master’s degrees in related disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Personal Statement
Submit a current copy of a professional résumé or curriculum vitae
Submit three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s achievements and academic potential, including at least one current or former graduate program instructor to the Social Welfare PhD Program.
Submit a sample of written work

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Tuition Fee

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International

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

11100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5550 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 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

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