Social Work, Doctoral/PhD

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Become a Social Work Scholar

This highly competitive, nationally renowned program offers small class sizes, individualized advising from an educational environment conducive to academic success, and numerous campus resources.

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Program Details

Class Format

In-Person, Full Time, Part Time

Program Location

UMB Campus

Credits to Complete

53

Cost/Credit Hour

Tuition costs are covered by Graduate Research Assistantships offered to all full-time students. Learn More

  • MSW degree
  • Online application
  • $75 application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • 300–500 word essay
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • CV or resume
  • 3 letters of recommendation 

Dates & Deadlines

Fall deadline: January 5

Program Overview

The University of Maryland School of Social Work PhD program prepares graduates to conduct interdisciplinary research and become exemplary social work scholars and educators. The PhD program focuses on research design and data analysis methods. Located on the University of Maryland Baltimore’s campus, students have access to interdisciplinary preparation and collaboration. Our graduates find work in academic, research, policy, and agency settings.

The School of Social Work is your academic home, providing transformative coursework, hands-on training, and expert mentorship to define your professional identity. Concurrently, the School of Graduate Studies is the university's official degree-granting body, ensuring the highest academic standards. Your diploma, bearing their seal, signifies rigorous scholarship and exceptional preparedness. This strategic alliance ensures you emerge not only ready to make a difference but also backed by a highly respected graduate degree. Are you ready to lead, innovate, and shape a better world?

Read more at: https://www.ssw.umaryland.edu/admissions/phd-admissions/

Apply now or email phd@ssw.umaryland.edu to request more information and schedule a virtual visit.

Contact Us

Admissions

Jennifer Canapp
Program Coordinator
phd@ssw.umaryland.edu

                                                                        

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