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Since its establishment in 1950, Columbia School of Social Work's Ph.D. program has cultivated numerous globally recognized pioneers in social work research and social welfare studies. This doctoral program, delivered through Columbia University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) and overseen by the School of Social Work, equips students for professional paths in research, academia, and teaching. The program offers three specialization tracks: Advanced Practice, Social Policy and Policy Analysis, and Social Policy and Administration.
Applicant must have bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; 60 credits in the liberal arts, of which at least nine must be in the social sciences; An academic record reflecting the ability to do graduate work at least at a B level and a serious commitment to the profession of social work and the capacity for professional self-awareness, often demonstrated by internships and life experiences.
English Language Requirement
Applicant must have minimum TOEFL internet based test score of 100 (or 600 paper based) and IELTS band score of 7.5