Ph.D. in Social Work

Ph.D. Program Overview

The School of Social Work offers a full-time interdisciplinary program leading to a Ph.D. in Social Work. The Ph.D. program provides a course of study to prepare graduates for academic and research careers, to provide leadership in research and education committed to excellence in social work practice and to provide leadership in the development of program and services for diverse, vulnerable and underserved populations. Unique to this program is the strategic emphasis on topic areas that align with the strengths of the College, Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV, and forecasted direction of the profession.

  1. Societal Change and Innovation
  2. Global Issues
  3. Health
  4. Behavioral Health
  5. Leadership and Business

These courses and focus directly lead to the preparation of future scholars and educators to advance social justice and vulnerability issues.

For all admission and graduation requirements .

All inquiries regarding the Ph.D. in Social Work are to be addressed to the program chair, Dr. . Dr Fogel can be reached via email at sfogel@usf.edu or via telephone at 813-974-8416.