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1 Social Work PhD degree in Minneapolis

  • University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development
    University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development

    University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development

    Ph.D. in Social Work

    • Minneapolis, USA

    PhD

    On-Campus

    English

    Established in 1946, our program is one of the oldest in the United States. It develops a mentoring partnership between nationally prominent faculty and students to promote knowledge and skills in theory development and community-based research. Our faculty's research productivity was ranked 20th out of 76 U.S. social work doctoral programs in a recent study.

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Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota and 48th biggest cities in the US. More than 50,000 students reside in the city for the purpose of instruction. The graduate programs were ranked number one in the fields of chemical engineering, psychology, applied mathematics,non-profit management and counseling.

Social work is a career field that focuses on providing help and support to those in need. After completing a program or course, professional social workers may have the education necessary to develop community programs, provide counseling and legal support for families, or advocate for children’s rights during divorce and custody cases.

The USA is home to some of the world's top universities. Students can expect a diverse, innovative, and engaging student experience. The country emphasizes accessibility and quality independent research, allowing students to push the limits of their field should they want to.

American English is extremely dominant in the USA, so classes will likely be in English, with a few exceptions. This means that many schools will ask for proof of English proficiency through the TOEFL iBT test before admitting international students.

Additionally, American landscapes and environments allow students to study where they can feel comfortable. From crowded urban centers to tropical areas, the USA has it all!

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.