Overview

A doctoral student in Social Work will gain the foundations and expertise necessary for change oriented research and scholarship. Through the mentoring of a faculty advisor and committee, students engage in translational science research and scholarship – moving primary research results into application and dissemination to the social work practice community. The curriculum, candidacy exam, and dissertation are all designed to contribute to this goal.

Features

The mission of the doctoral program in Social Work is to nurture the next generation of social work researchers and educators within the translational research framework with the ultimate goal of positively impacting the lives of individuals, families, communities, and society. The Social Work program is offered by The Ohio State University.

Theory-driven intervention and implementation research
Qualitative and quantitative research methods to understand the individual, family and community contexts of social problems
Mixed methods research to understand the agency and program contexts where interventions are implemented
Pedagogical skills to be effective social work educators
Grant writing skills for research funding
Publishing and presenting

Programme Structure

Doctoral faculty are studying:

Afterschool programming for diverse youth

Child maltreatment and child well-being

Children of immigrant families and social adjustment

Community food security and community-based research

Culturally competent policy, practice, and research

Educational disparities

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-26 00:00:00

More details

Deadline: Nov 28

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Background and Professional Goals Statement

Field Evaluation or Letter Summarizing Performance for ASAP eligible MSW-PhD Applicants

Academic (preferred) or professional writing sample

TOEFL or other English scores for international applicants (See the ETS website for updates related to Covid19)

Three (3) letters of recommendation

Transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended

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Tuition Fee

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International

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.
National

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Columbus

940 - 1520 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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