$15,800 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] Social Work
- The University of Georgia PhD Program in Social Work provides the professional social worker the opportunity to gain advanced training in scientific research and program evaluation skills, for the purposes of developing knowledge that promotes social justice. The mission of the PhD Program draws upon two important areas of concern to the profession of social work: evidence-based knowledge about human behavior and social problems, and the applications of such knowledge through practice.
- Recognizing that MSW education is designed to prepare practitioners for our field, the emphasis of the PhD Program is upon the development and dissemination of evidence-based knowledge to undergird effective practice throughout the profession.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Tuition Fees | $12593 | $12593 | $12593 |
| Health Insurance | $2417 | $2417 | $2417 |
| Compulsory Fees | $790 | $790 | $790 |
| Total Fees | $15800 | $15800 | $15800 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
- Required in addition to submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores or the IELTS.
- An applicant may be admitted as a prospective candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy degree upon certification by the major department that he or she is a person of proper attainment and promise, that appropriate courses may be adequately given, and that the student’s research can be adequately supported and directed. Such admission must be to an authorized field and must be approved by the dean of the Graduate School.
- Persons holding a baccalaureate degree, or a foreign equivalent, from a regionally accredited institution are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate School.