PhD in Social
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- PhD in Social Welfare
- Our doctoral program aims to foster independent researchers who can make significant contributions to the scholarship of social welfare. Doctoral students are expected to focus mainly on their own research, though this does not mean they are detached from field practice. Students often develop their research through field practice and by taking interdisciplinary courses from other departments. Under the guidance of advisors assigned from the start of the program, doctoral students can pursue individualized coursework based on their own academic interests. After completing coursework and qualifying exams, doctoral students will be examined solely by the originality and strengths of their research. The Department also offers a number of teaching and research opportunities during the program. Most of our graduates find jobs at universities, leading research institutes, and public organizations.
- Degree Requirements
- Doctoral students are required to enroll four semesters and obtain at least 60 credits including required courses. The overall GPA should be 3.0 or above. For those who have acquired master’s degree at the SNU Department of Social Welfare, credits obtained during master’s program are counted up to 36 credits. For those who hold a master’s degree from outside the Department can add up to 24 credits from their previous studies. They also have to pass qualifying exams upon the completion of coursework. Students who have completed 18 credits of coursework – not including credits earned during master’s – are eligible to take qualifying exams. The exams are distinct for students in the Welfare State & Social Security concentration and in the Clinical Social Work & Social Service concentration. Students are also expected to publish several research papers to meet conditions for assessment. Finally, they should submit a PhD dissertation and complete an oral defense to obtain the degree.
- Required Courses
209.550 Social Welfare Statistics 2
209.803 Reading and Research
- Courses from other departments can be taken up to 30 credits.
- Doctoral students are highly encouraged to take advanced research methods and data analysis courses.
