Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy Social Work

University of Southern California USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology

Degree

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work established the first social work doctoral program in the western United States in 1953. Today, we continue to welcome highly motivated, self-directed individuals interested in university research and teaching. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program pursue an in-depth, customized course of study in an atmosphere of careful mentoring and respect for scholarship.

Our doctoral curriculum is highly interdisciplinary, with the intent of producing graduates who are capable of original research and passionate about advancing the profession’s knowledge base. Course work and independent study opportunities within the school and across the university offer intellectual grounding in:

Comparative social science theories
Advanced research methods and statistics
Global issues
Policy analysis and advocacy
21st-century challenges

About the School

The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is a leader in social work and nursing education and research. The school integrates the science of social work with real-world practice to improve the well-being of vulnerable individuals and communities and advance social and economic justice on a local, national, and global scale.