| PhD in Social Work at Sacred Heart University | |
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Course Intake | January, August, April |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | PhD |
| Tution Fees | $ 25,200 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 80 |
| PTE | 62 |
The PhD in Social Work program at Sacred Heart will begin in the Fall of 2021. Social Work practitioners can earn their PhD with our part-time, online program which includes a one-week summer immersion on campus.
Why Earn Your PhD in Social Work from Sacred Heart?
With a PhD in Social Work from Sacred Heart, you will advance your career in social work and social justice, develop a pedagogical approach and make a meaningful contribution to the current body of social work research. The PhD program is specifically designed for social work professionals currently working in community-based organizations, governmental organizations, and institutions of higher education.
Part-time, Online Program for Working Practitioners
This part-time, online program offers year-round, six credits per 14-week semester, followed by dissertation research. The program begins with a two-day on campus orientation and includes a one-week low residency immersion program on the SHU campus every summer. View our sample plan of study.
Courses cover topics in historical and theoretical contexts of social work, advanced social and racial justice, quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, integrated social work practice, grant writing, pedagogy and social work education.
In the PhD in Social Work program, you will:
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Work closely with a faculty mentor who will support your research interests and integrated social work practice
- Learn teaching strategies and curriculum development for both online and in-person instruction in higher education
- Have the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary research with public health, nursing, education, and the health sciences
- Advance your understanding of global issues in social and racial justice with an anti-racist lens and framework
- Have the opportunity to conduct research abroad at one of SHU’s international campuses
- Participate in a Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Advance your Career in Social Work
Graduates of the PhD in Social Work program may pursue positions as a:
- Faculty in Higher Education (both clinical and tenure-earning)
- Grant Writer
- Director of Nonprofit Agency
- Researcher
- Community-based Researcher
Sacred Heart University Highlights
| University Type | Private |
| Establishment Year | 1963 |
| Location | Fairfield, Connecticut |
| Campus Setting | Sub-urban |
| Mode of Program | Full-time, part-time, online |
| Total enrollment | 9,100 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Average GPA | 3.55 |
| Student-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Work-study | Available |
Sacred Heart University Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $270 |
| Room and Board | $15,960 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,650 |
| Total One Year Cost | $62,880 |
| Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $ 41,990 |
| Postgraduate | 25,000 |
| Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | $ 16,610 |
| Campus accommodation | $ 10,500 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.5 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 80 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 80 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| University Contact Details |
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| Address |
| 5151 Park Avenue,Fairfield 5151 Park Avenue 06825-1000 |
| dilksk@sacredheart.edu |
| Phone |
| +12033717999 |