PhD

As a PhD student at Ohio State’s College of Social Work, you’ll advance your knowledge at a global university – within a caring, supportive community of likeminded difference-makers. 

You’ll benefit from the college’s:

• Exceptional faculty, who are deeply committed to mentoring PhD students
• Translational curriculum that prepares you to make an impact in whatever area interests you — and alongside the community you want to serve
• Full funding for all PhD students
• Strong track record of developing future scholars, many of whom enter tenure-track faculty positions
• Average rate of 1.6 peer-reviewed publications for PhD graduates, and numerous opportunities for paper and poster presentations, grant and fellowship proposals, and professional conferences
• Personal attention from a dedicated program director who checks in with students each semester
• Diverse community of ~40 PhD students, approximately 20% of whom are international students
• Five research centers and one university research center that offer meaningful opportunities for research and programmatic leadership experiences  
• Unlimited opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration at one of the nation’s most comprehensive universities 
• Location within a vibrant Big Ten campus in Ohio’s largest city 

Learn more about how the college’s PhD program will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and research experience to make your impact in social work.