Through mentoring by experienced child welfare faculty, students will receive a rigorous training in quantitative and qualitative research techniques, program evaluation and policy and practice analysis.
Emphasis is on applied research and experiential learning.
In addition to the standard curriculum of the doctoral program, selected students will be able to participate in special seminars and research projects conducted by child welfare faculty and will be provided with a range of experiences in research and teaching tailored to their individual interests in child welfare. Continued support and level of support is contingent upon the student's performance and progress in the program. A fellowship award program within the KU School of Social Welfare to help recruit and support doctoral students in preparation for academic careers with a substantive focus on child welfare. A separate application for the fellowship is submitted at the time of application to the program, and the fellowship is awarded by the chairs of the award program. This program is administered and monitored by the doctoral faculty in child welfare and chaired by Marianne Berry and Tom McDonald.