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Doctoral — Ph.D.

We invite you to apply to the Graduate School of Social Work Program and join a community of working professionals and full-time students who have chosen to advance their careers by pursuing a graduate degree.

General Instructions

To apply for admission to the Ph.D. program, the following documents are required from domestic applicants:
  • A completed admission application
  • A $40 non-refundable application fee (fee waived for online application) 
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (M.S.W. degree required), showing a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Official MAT scores
  • A sample of case material from the applicant's recent practice. The sample should include both process material and a discussion of the applicant's theoretical understanding of the issues involved in the case.
  • Three letters of recommendation (at least one letter from a setting where the applicant has work or volunteer experience)
  • A personal statement
  • All applications must be turned in by January 1st.
For international applicants, the following documents are required in addition to those listed above:
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores
  • A Declaration and Certification of Finances Form
  • Evaluations of international transcripts by an outside credentialing service. Go to www.ece.org for information about this service and to download an application.