Oct 14, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Social Work MSW/Social Welfare PhD


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The Social Work/Social Welfare MSW/PhD program prepares ambitious social justice advocates for a career in conducting research of consequence. The dual-degree program reduces the total time and credits compared to completing each degree separately. The MSW/PhD program offers both traditional and advanced standing tracks and incorporates our signature trauma-informed and human rights perspectives.

Traditional MSW/PhD Program - Curriculum


  • For students with a bachelor’s degree in any undergraduate major
  • 900 total field placement hours (420 hour foundation placement + 480 hour advanced placement)
  • Full-time (5+ years) and on-campus only

Advanced Standing MSW/PhD Program - Curriculum


Instruction Method


  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options


  • Full Time

Credits Required


  • 72 Hours

Time-To-Degree


  • 5 Years

Application Fee


  • $100

Special Requirements


A bachelor’s degree in social work is required for the advanced standing version of the MSW/PhD dual degree.

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

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