Social Work, MSW and Social Work, PhD
for the joint program of Master of Social Work Major in Social Work and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
for the joint program of Master of Social Work Major in Social Work and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
For additional details and requirements refer to the department's Graduate Handbook and the Graduate College Handbook.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSW Required Courses | ||
| Methods (Based on Clinical or Administrative Focus) | 20 | |
| Policy | 4 | |
| PhD Research Courses | 8 | |
| Applied Qualitative Research | ||
| Quantitative Research Designs | ||
| HBSE | 8 | |
| Field Education | 24 | |
| Electives (One elective will be in Focus Area for the PhD) | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 72 | |
| PhD Required Courses | ||
| SOCW 575 | Social Work Teaching Seminar | 4 |
| SOCW 579 | Social Work Practice Theories | 4 |
| SOCW 585 | National Social Welfare Policy | 4 |
| SOCW 594 | Individual Research (2 semesters of enrollment) | 8 |
| Focus Area (outside of Social Work) | 8 | |
| 3 courses in statistics and research methodology, outside of Social Work | 12 | |
| SOCW 599 | Dissertation Research | 12 |
| Total Hours | 52 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| A concentration is required for the MSW | |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 48 |
| Masters Degree Required for Admission to PhD? | Yes |
| Qualifying Exam Required | Yes |
| Preliminary Exam Required | Yes |
| Final Exam/Dissertation Defense Required | Yes |
| Dissertation Deposit Required | Yes |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
for the joint program of Master of Social Work Major in Social Work and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
School of Social Work
Director of Graduate Studies: Associate Dean Min Zahn
School of Social Work website
School of Social Work Faculty
1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 244-5246
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