Bethlehem,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Social Work in Chicago United States | Lehigh University
Lehigh University
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
50,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Loyola's PhD in Social Work program equips you with scholarly expertise, research capabilities, and teaching experience to pursue careers in academia or leadership roles within nonprofits and policy organizations. Established in 1986 and guided by Jesuit principles of social justice and service, our doctoral program combines academic excellence with individualized mentorship.
Program advantages
Acquire advanced research and analytical abilities to drive innovation in social work policy, administration, and education.
Enhance your teaching and presentation techniques for both physical and digital classrooms – while earning a teaching certification – through our specialized seminar and practicum.
Establish enduring professional connections with faculty through mentorship opportunities and joint participation in funded research projects, particularly those addressing youth, health, migration, and community studies.
Interact with a global community of students and faculty, including educators from our bilingual Spanish-English MSW program.
Deepen your knowledge of social, economic, and environmental justice while studying at our Water Tower campus in vibrant downtown Chicago.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Official Transcripts
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned MSW degree or an MSW degree in progress, as well as a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request these transcripts, we have them on record.
Three Letters of Recommendation
CV/Resume
Research Paper/Writing Sample
The ability to communicate effectively is essential for the successful completion of the Ph.D. Program. The writing sample will be used to evaluate an applicant's analytic skills, writing style, critical thinking, and ability to deal with complex material. Applicants need to prepare an 8-10 page literature review with citations in proper APA format on a topic they are interested in pursuing as a dissertation topic. Review the current literature in the field to demonstrate your knowledge in this area and how it supports the research ideas you might wish to pursue in your doctoral studies.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned MSW degree or an MSW degree in progress, as well as a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request these transcripts, we have them on record.
Three Letters of Recommendation
CV/Resume
Research Paper/Writing Sample
The ability to communicate effectively is essential for the successful completion of the Ph.D. Program. The writing sample will be used to evaluate an applicant's analytic skills, writing style, critical thinking, and ability to deal with complex material. Applicants need to prepare an 8-10 page literature review with citations in proper APA format on a topic they are interested in pursuing as a dissertation topic. Review the current literature in the field to demonstrate your knowledge in this area and how it supports the research ideas you might wish to pursue in your doctoral studies.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
Tuition
USD
50,160