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Founded in 1927, Ohio State's College of Social Work PhD program boasts a rich legacy of alumni driving social transformation through academic research at institutions nationwide and globally. Social Work doctoral candidates develop the essential knowledge and skills for research-focused scholarship aimed at creating meaningful change. Under faculty guidance, students participate in translational research, bridging academic findings with real-world social work practice. The program's coursework, qualifying examination, and dissertation requirements all align with this mission of impactful scholarship.
A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program. A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate and graduate work.
English Language requirements: