Program of Study
The program of study is comprised of two basic blocks: one block of 36 credit hours made up of 12 courses taken over three consecutive semesters, and one block of a minimum of 24 credit hours of Dissertation credit (60 credits altogether). The first block is taken before advancement to candidacy. The second block can only be started until after advancement to candidacy. The following table illustrates the typical schedule for the first four semesters of study
| Fall Semester |
SOW 7492 Theory Development & Research Methods in Social Welfare |
3 Credits |
| SOW 7406 History & Systems of Social Work Research |
3 Credits |
SOW 7216 Social Welfare Policy |
3 Credits |
| Quantitative Research Methods I |
3 Credits |
Total semester credits: |
12 Credits |
| Spring Semester |
SOW 7237 Micro-Practice Theory & Research |
3 Credits |
| SOW 7238 Macro-Practice Theory & Research |
3 Credits |
Quantitative Research Methods II |
3 Credits |
| Graduate Elective or Supervised Research |
3 Credits |
Total semester credits: |
12 Credits |
| Summer Semester |
SOW 7493 Qualitative Research Methods |
3 Credits |
| Dissertation Seminar in Social Welfare |
3 Credits |
Graduate Elective or Supervised Research |
3 Credits |
| Supervised Research |
3 Credits |
Total semester credits: |
12 Credits |
Total PhD Program course credits: |
36 Credits |
Semesters 4 and continuing |
| Dissertation Credits or Supervised Research or Independent Study if Doctoral Candidacy not yet attained |
3 to 12 Credits per semester |
Total minimum PhD dissertation credits: |
24 Credits |
Total Credits: |
60 Credits |