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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Ph.D. Program in social work prepares students to develop and evaluate theoretical frameworks that inform social work interventions. This rigorous program emphasizes advanced research methods and analytical techniques for investigating fundamental and practical research problems, rather than enhancing clinical or direct practice abilities. Participants concentrate on a customized field of study that shapes their coursework and research projects. Graduates are expected to enter professions requiring scholarly work and research in academic, scientific, or policy-making environments.
To be considered for admission to the Doctoral Program, applicants must have a master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or, less preferably, in a related discipline.
The required minimum total score on the exams are internet-based TOEFL exam = 90, The IELTS exam = 7.