Overview

The PhD program in Social Work at the University of Windsor prepares social work degree holders from an accredited program for leadership roles in academia, research, practice, social policy, and administration.

The PhD program facilitates:

Broad epistemological paradigms that promote critical thinking and inquiry
Development of diverse and rigorous research methods to address current practice and policy issues
Mastery of a substantive area of social work and effective knowledge translation
Opportunities for research collaboration with faculty scholars and community partners
Small seminar approach to teaching and learning
Supportive and collegial university environment and mentorship
Scholarships, graduate assistantships and sessional teaching opportunities
Engagement within an internationally and culturally diverse region and community

Programme Structure

The School’s faculty engage in original, cutting-edge research aimed at advancing scholarly knowledge in a number of critically important social areas including:

health
community capacity building
mental health
gerontology
poverty reduction
child welfare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Windsor, Canada

Disciplines

Social Work View 14 other PhDs in Social Work in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

C+

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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120

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100

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In general, admission to graduate study is granted only to those students who have good academic records and who are adequately prepared to undertake graduate work in their field of specialization.
In particular, an applicant for admission to a graduate program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must have either a Master's degree or, in exceptional cases, a four-year Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent; with a minimum average of 77% (or equivalent).

Additional requirements:

Statement of Interest
A curriculum vitae demonstrating experience in Social Work
A sample of professional or academic writing
Three letters of reference
Policy Statement
Research Proposal
GRE is strongly recommended for students who are graduates of universities outside of Canada

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Tuition Fees

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15790 CAD / year

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6162 CAD / year

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Programme Structure

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Delivered

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