Hold an MSW or a master s or professional degree in a behavioral or allied profession. Have an superior academic record. Acceptable results from the GRE exams. Admissions for the Ph. D program are based on a multifaceted evaluation of the applicant s academic record, test scores, academic references, evidence of scholarly writing, success in professional employment, and the statement of career objectives.
D students receive financial aid.
If you are applying for financial aid, the recommended deadline for the Graduate application is December 15th. There are various sources of financial aid for doctoral students, including fellowships, tuition waivers, and research and teaching assistantships. Most graduates of the Ph. D program take positions as faculty in graduate schools of social welfare, both in this country and abroad, or as researchers and policy analysts in a variety of policy and practice settings. Click here to view current employment of recent Ph.