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As a Joint PhD candidate, you'll join an elite community of exceptional scholars and researchers working across disciplines. This dual-degree program combines Social Work with one of five social science disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Our Joint PhD candidates mirror the diverse communities they work with, tackling complex societal problems through methodologically sound social and behavioral research.
Applicants complete a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.
Rackham English Proficiency Requirements:
IBT TOEFL - 84;
Paper/Pencil TOEFL and TWE - 560;
Revised Paper Delivered Test - An overall score is not provided for this test. Minimum section scores: Reading = 23; Listening = 23; Writing = 21;
MELAB - 80;
IELTS - 6.5;
ECPE - certificate of proficiency