PhD Program
Curriculum
Coursework is completed in three semesters. This includes seven required courses in the core curriculum and five elective courses for the student's specialization. Core courses include:
- WP901 Perspectives on Social Welfare Policy
- WP903 Sociology of the Social Work Profession
- SO701 Advanced Sociological Theory
- SO708 Contemporary Sociological Theory
- SO702 Proseminar in Research Methods
- SR906 Qualitative Data Analysis
- MA682 Multivariate Statistics
Elective courses are selected from offerings in the School of Social Work, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and other Schools at Boston University (e.g., School of Public Health, School of Education). Students may also take courses at other universities in the Boston area (Boston College, Brandeis University, Tufts University).
Other Requirements: After completing coursework, students must pass a qualifying examination, develop a dissertation proposal, engage in dissertation research, and complete and defend their dissertation.
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