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Doctoral

PhD in Social Work

University of Illinois Chicago Jane Addams College of Social Work 50 courses

About This Program

The program is open to students who have obtained a master’s degree in social work (MSW) and have demonstrated leadership and scholarly potential. A limited number of persons with advanced degrees in other human service professions or in related social sciences are also considered for admission. Persons admitted without the MSW degree are required to complete all requirements for the master’s degree before beginning doctoral courses. Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Transcripts from all colleges attended must be submitted. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements: test requirement for international students can be found on the UIC Admissions website. Minimum test scores for this program are:

Degree Requirements

Foundation Courses

Select at least two of the following:

Code Course Title Credits
EPID 428 Epidemiology of Violence 2
CLJ 423 Violence 3-4
ANTH 424 Violence 3-4
CLJ 546 Violence and Victimization 4
SOCW 544 Community Violence 3

PM-Extended Students, Generalist Coursework Plan of Study: First Year, Fall Semester - 6 Hours

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 410 Human Behavior and the Social Environment 3
SOCW 420 Policy I: Social Welfare Policy and Services 3

First Year, Spring Semester - 6 Hours

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 411 Critical Social Work in a Multicultural Society 3
SOCW 460 Research I: Social Work Research 3

Second Year, Fall Semester - 11 Hours

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 430 Practice I: Generalist Practice with Individuals and Organizations 3

One of the following, depending on Field Instruction Option: a

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 570 Field Instruction I 5

Field Instruction I (for Option 1): Second Year, Spring Semester - 11 Hours

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 431 Practice II: Generalist Practice with Families, Groups, and Communities 3

One of the following, depending on Field Instruction Option: a

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 571 Field Instruction II 5

Field Instruction II (for Option 1)

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 570 Field Instruction I 5

Field Instruction I (for Option 2)

Second Year, Summer Semester - 10 Hours One of the following, depending on Field Instruction Option: a

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 571 Field Instruction II 5

Field Instruction II (for Option 2)

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 570 Field Instruction I 5
SOCW 571 Field Instruction II 5

Child and Family Specialization: Fall Semester - 17 Hours

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 582 Practice III: Practice with Children and Families 3
SOCW 552 Policy II: Child and Family Policy 3

Elective (if not taken prior)

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 572 Field Instruction III 8

Spring Semester - 17 Hours

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 583 Practice IV: Practice with Children and Families 3

Elective (if not taken prior)

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 563 or SOCW 565 Program Evaluation or Research Seminars: Social Service Issues 3
SOCW 573 Field Instruction IV 8

Mental Health Specialization: Fall Semester - 17 Hours

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 586 Practice III: Mental Health 3
SOCW 554 Policy II: Mental Health Policy 3

Elective (if not taken prior)

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 572 Field Instruction III 8

Elective (if not taken prior)

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 573 Field Instruction IV 8

Organization and Community Practice Specialization: Fall Semester - 17 Hours

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 519 Practice III: Organization and Community Practice 3
SOCW 531 Policy II: Community Health and Urban Development 3

Elective (if not taken prior)

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 572 Field Instruction III 8

Elective (if not taken prior)

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 573 Field Instruction IV 8

School Social Work Specialization: Fall Semester - 17 Hours

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 588 Practice III: School Social Work 3
SOCW 551 Policy II: School Social Work Policy 3
SPED 410 Exceptional Learners 3
SOCW 572 Field Instruction III 8

Spring Semester - 17 Hours

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 589 Practice IV: School Social Work 3
SOCW 565 Research Seminars: Social Service Issues 3

Elective (if not taken prior)

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 573 Field Instruction IV 8

Social Work within Justice Systems Specialization: Fall Semester - 17 Hours

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 506 Practice III: Social Work Micro Practice in the Justice Systems 3
SOCW 536 Policy II: Juvenile and Criminal Justice Policy 3

Elective (if not taken prior)

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 572 Field Instruction III 8

Elective (if not taken prior)

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 573 Field Instruction IV 8

Spring Semester

Code Course Title Credits
SOCW 587 Practice IV: Mental Health 3
SOCW 573 Field Instruction IV 8

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