Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work Program (PhD)
Like many other states, Missouri faces a number of socioeconomic and demographic challenges resulting in the need for new, effective social services. MU’s Social Work PhD program is the only program located in a Missouri public higher education institution. The PhD program prepares researchers and scholars trained at the highest level of competence as educators and researchers with knowledge and skills to inform policy making, program development and evaluation, and research on clinical practice issues. The program builds upon MU’s mission of service to the state as a land-grant university and extends it into the 21st century. The research focus of the MU doctoral program is in keeping with MU’s stature as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive institution and a member of the Association of American Universities, The School is also a member of the St. Louis Group for Excellence in Social Work Research and Education, an elite group of research oriented schools of social work.
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