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
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Social Work View 16 other PhDs in Social Work in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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
Tuition Fee
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International
15790 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7895 CAD per semester during 72 months. -
National
6164 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3082 CAD per semester during 72 months.
Ontario students: $ 3081.75 per semester
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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