Ph.D. in Social Work
With a Ph.D. in Social Work from Sacred Heart, you will advance your career in social work and social justice, develop a pedagogical approach and make a meaningful contribution to the current body of social work research.
Why Earn Your Ph.D. in Social Work from Sacred Heart?
With a Ph.D. in Social Work from Sacred Heart, you will advance your career in social work and social justice, develop a pedagogical approach and make a meaningful contribution to the current body of social work research. The Ph.D. program is specifically designed for social work professionals currently working in community-based organizations, governmental organizations and institutions of higher education.
In the Ph.D. in Social Work program, you will:
- Work closely with a faculty mentor who will support your research interests and integrated social work practice
- Learn teaching strategies and curriculum development for both online and in-person instruction in higher education
- Have the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary research with public health, nursing, education and the health sciences
- Advance your understanding of global issues in social and racial justice with an anti-racist lens and framework
- Have the opportunity to conduct research abroad at one of SHU’s international campuses
- Participate in a Graduate Teaching Assistantship
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For more information, fill out the form below or contact Keith Hassell at 203-365-4731 or hassellk@sacredheart.edu.
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