Curriculum Outline

Core Courses

• Social Work Theory-Building Courses (10)
• Introduction to Doctoral Studies (1)
• Knowledge Building in Social Science and Social Work (3)
• Micro Theory: Theories of Individual Functioning (3)
• Macro Theory: Social Theory and Social Welfare (3)
• Social Work Research Courses (12)
• Quantitative Research Methods in Social Work (3)
• Qualitative Research Methods in Social Work (3)
• Computer Literacy in Social Work (3)
• Research Internship in Social Work (3)
• Statistics Courses (taken outside the College) (6)
• Statistics choice (3)
• Statistics choice (3)
• Social Work Practice Theory (select two) (10)
• Advanced Practice Theory in Clinical Social Work (5)
• Advanced Practice Theory in Policy and Administration (5)
• International Issues in Social Work Practice and Social Development (5)
• Professional Development  (11)
• Current Issues in Social Work Education (5)
• Scholarship Skills (3)
• Proposal Development (3)

Specialization Courses  (13-16)

Electives (4-7)

Candidacy Exam  (must register for at least 3 credit hours) -- 

Dissertation Hours (6)

Total = 75 + 45 hours from the Master’s Degree = 120

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