Join the next generation of social work leaders and scholars.
Welcome to admissions for the PhD in Social Work 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!
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Our PhD in Social Work application is closed for Fall 2022 entry and will reopen for Fall 2023 entry this summer.
Meet our PhD Students
Get to know our current doctoral students.
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Cristina Araujo Brinkerhoff
Doctoral Candidate & Online Course Facilitator
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Corinne Beaugard
Doctoral Candidate
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Daniel Do
Doctoral Candidate, Lecturer & Online Course Facilitator
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Greer Hamilton
Doctoral Candidate
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Riana Howard
Doctoral Student
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Rachel Sonia John
Doctoral Candidate, Lecturer & Online Course Facilitator
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Kendall Morris
Doctoral Candidate, 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 Candidate
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Adrianna Spindle-Jackson
Doctoral Student
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Mohit Tamta
Doctoral Student
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Catalina Tang Yan 趙嘉蓮
Doctoral Candidate
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Noor Toraif
Doctoral Candidate & Lecturer
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Yibin Yang
Doctoral Student
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Amy Mengni Yao
Doctoral Candidate & Lecturer
QUESTIONS?
For further information about the PhD program, request information below or contact Daniel P. Miller, Director of the PhD Program in Social Work.