Overview

We offer a phd degree in Social Work at The University of Iowa. All of our PhD graduates have obtained employment within one year of graduation, with about 75% of our graduates obtaining teaching or research positions, and about 25% obtaining policy, administrative or practice positions.

Key Features

Our faculty are nationally recognized, in publications such as Gerontological Social Work, Child Welfare, Family Violence, Diversity & Social Justice, and Community Development. Our PhD candidates work with faculty to develop an individualized program of study based on their unique educational and career goals.

Our small program gives students the opportunity to develop close working relationships with faculty during their doctoral studies at Iowa. For example, in their first year, students complete a mentored research practicum and a mentored teaching practicum.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Our PhD program is a four-year, research-intensive program. It is highly interdisciplinary by design, with students completing several courses in one of four disciplines: Sociology, psychology, education or public health.

By taking courses in other departments, our graduates are able to see social problems through multiple lenses. We think our focus on interdisciplinary study is attractive to prospective employers, allowing our graduates to form broader professional networks and to produce novel scholarship to tackle social problems.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Iowa City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited American College or University, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions.

A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, or the foreign equivalent as determined by the Office of Admissions.

UI graduate admissions application

2-page statement of purpose; (1 year Advanced Standing applicants have an additional question)

brief SSW Supplemental Data form

your resume

name, email address, and phone number for 2 references (1 academic and 1 professional reference)

unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended (except University of Iowa)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32776 USD / year

≈ 32776 USD / year
Out-of-State

32776 USD / year

≈ 32776 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13829 USD / year

≈ 13829 USD / year

Living costs

Iowa City

United States

1187 - 1841 USD / month

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