Ph.D. in Social Work

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Fordham Univerity’s Ph.D. in Social Work program empowers you to be a leader as a social work scholar who can contribute to social work education, research, social policy, and practice. 

Our program includes:

  • The integration of research and theory in the areas of social practice and policy characterizes the curriculum.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with skilled educators and researchers.
  • Opportunities to teach in the M.S.W. program

The Desire to Grow

Doctoral graduate Margaret Knapp, Ph.D., pursued doctoral education at Fordham out of a desire to grow—both professionally and personally. Through Fordham's Ph.D. in Social Work program, Knapp has had the opportunity to teach master's students alongside her research, affording her countless development opportunities for her future. If you're interested in taking your social work education to the highest level, a Ph.D. in Social Work is an outstanding path.