New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Social Work in New York United States | New York University
New York University
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New York United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,736
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The PhD program at NYU Silver School of Social Work equips students to emerge as pioneering researchers and educators, advancing social justice while enhancing the health and welfare of underserved populations worldwide.
Through rigorous doctoral training, graduates gain a competitive edge for prestigious academic and research roles—including faculty positions at top-tier research institutions—nurturing future generations of independent scholars, investigators, and leaders in social work. Leveraging Silver's renowned expertise in intervention research and commitment to tackling systemic inequities, the PhD curriculum empowers students to forge distinctive contributions to social welfare.
Comprehensive coursework immerses students in foundational and modern theories, innovative quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, and specialized knowledge in their chosen fields. Cross-disciplinary electives across NYU enable deeper exploration of methodologies and subject areas. Additionally, NYU Silver trains future educators through practical teaching experience in BSW/MSW courses, incorporating anti-racist pedagogical approaches.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A master's degree (MSW is preferred) with a graduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4-point scale,
A bachelor's degree with an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4-point scale,
Acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, for applicants whose first language is not English or who have not earned a degree from an institution where the language of instruction is exclusively English. The program will accept Duolingo English test scores if applicant received a combined undergraduate and graduate education of four years where the official language of instruction of the institution was English for all course work. Test scores for TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo English Test are considered valid for two years.
TOEFL iBT - 92-93
IELTS is an overall score of 7.0 or higher
A bachelor's degree with an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4-point scale,
Acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, for applicants whose first language is not English or who have not earned a degree from an institution where the language of instruction is exclusively English. The program will accept Duolingo English test scores if applicant received a combined undergraduate and graduate education of four years where the official language of instruction of the institution was English for all course work. Test scores for TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo English Test are considered valid for two years.
TOEFL iBT - 92-93
IELTS is an overall score of 7.0 or higher
Tuition
USD
29,736