Overview

Mission statement

The mission of the AAMU PhD Program in Social is to prepare social work professionals to become transformative scholars, practitioners, educators, and administrators who are ready to assume leadership roles in addressing social problems and promoting social justice. Armed with grounding in the critical foundation of social work as a profession and a discipline, comprehensive preparation in research methods and the ability to critique, teach, generate and disseminate new knowledge, graduates of the PhD program will be prepared to assume stewardship of the profession. The Social Work program is offered by Alabama A&M University.

Programme Structure

The curriculum of the program extends from the knowledge base of the profession of social work and its values and principles.
It also draws upon broad theoretical and empirical knowledge from related disciplines helpful in the formulation, analysis, and solution of social problems.
Specific curriculum content focuses on the assessment and application of social work perspectives and behavioral and social science theories, research methods, social work education, critical analysis and assessment of social problems, social welfare policy, and knowledge development in a substantive research area of interest.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abbeville, United States

Disciplines

Social Work View 76 other PhDs in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
GPA - A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in graduate courses
Academic promise, as evidenced by above average achievement in undergraduate and professional education.
Professional competence as demonstrated through substantial experience in responsible social work, internships or other positions either during or subsequent to the master's program.
Personal qualities compatible with performance in social work indicating a potential for leadership in the field: Relationship skills, flexibility and openness to new ideas, maturity, identification with the profession of social work and commitment to furthering the development of the profession.
Satisfactory performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all international students prior to the date of application.
Submission of all application materials as outlined in the application process.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Abbeville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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