Join the next generation of social work leaders and scholars.
Welcome to admissions for the PhD program in Social Work at Boston University! Building upon BU School of Social Work’s robust commitment to social justice and empowerment of historically marginalized populations, our doctoral program provides training in the theory, research methods, and values of the social work profession necessary to solve urgent human and societal problems.
Our students’ work reflects the interdisciplinary nature of our program and individualized course of study. Interested in learning more? Explore our curriculum and funding package. Ready to apply? Read about the admissions process, familiarize yourself with the deadline, then start your online application!
PhD Application Deadline
The application deadline for Fall 2021 entry to the PhD Program has passed.
The application for Fall 2022 opens August 2021.
Meet our PhD Students
Get to know our current doctoral students.
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Bilal Abbas
Doctoral Student
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Cristina Araujo Brinkerhoff
Doctoral Candidate & Online Course Facilitator
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Noelle Catherine Dimitri
Doctoral Candidate, Lecturer & Online Course Facilitator
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Daniel Do
Doctoral Student, Lecturer & Online Course Facilitator
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Greer Hamilton
Doctoral Student
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Sae-Mi Jeon
Doctoral Candidate
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Rachel John
Doctoral Candidate
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Kendall G. Johnson
Doctoral Student, Lecturer & Online Course Facilitator
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Melanie Morris
Doctoral Student
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Juliann Nicholson
Doctoral Candidate
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Arden O’Donnell
Doctoral Candidate
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Megan Smith
Doctoral Student
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Adrianna Spindle-Jackson
Doctoral Student
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Catalina Tang Yan 趙嘉蓮
Doctoral Candidate
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Noor Toraif
Doctoral Student
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Mengni (Amy) Yao
Doctoral Student
QUESTIONS?
For further information about the PhD program, request information below or contact Daniel P. Miller, Director of the PhD Program in Social Work.