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PHD Requirements for Admissions

Admission to the Ph.D. program at the Silver School of Social Work is granted on a highly selective basis determined by the quality of the total application. Requirements for admission to the program include:

  • MSW degree with a graduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4 point scale.
  • Bachelor's degree with an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4 point scale.
  • Competitive scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
  • Acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants whose first language is not English.
  • A well-written and compelling statement of research interest.
  • Three outstanding recommendations.

Note that post-MSW practice experience is not a requirement, but at least three years of experience is recommended.