Ph.D. in Social Welfare
The Ph.D. in Social Welfare prepares students in cutting-edge investigative techniques and methodologies. The program has one of the fastest completion rates, and highest retention rates among social work Ph.D. programs nationally. Students can complete the program in as little as three years. We are able to achieve this because of an intensive first-year curriculum, and because students work closely with our nationally and internationally renowned faculty. Our Ph.D. graduates have secured positions in the best universities in the country, prestigious government institutes such as the National Institutes of Health, post-doctoral positions in Ivy League universities, as well as an increasing number of leadership positions in the community.
Application Procedures:
- Students are admitted into the Ph.D. Program only in the fall semester.
- Applications for admission should be received to the School of Social Work by February 1st. Applications submitted after that date are considered as space permits.
- To apply, please submit the following documents to the online system linked below:
FIU Online Application- Includes identifying 3 recommenders (two academic and one professional)
- Personal statement (4-6 pages)
- Two examples of scholarly work
- Upload or email us a copy of unofficial transcripts for review while we await your official transcripts.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work (instructions to send are included in the online application).
Funding:
For questions regarding doctoral funding opportunities, please contact Dr. Richard Beaulaurier at beau@fiu.edu or 786-205-6582.
