Ph.D. in Social Work
Advance Social Justice Through Research and Education. Our Ph.D. program prepares students to teach and conduct research to address critical social problems and promote social justice and human rights. Our doctoral students are welcomed into a tight-knit community where they receive intensive mentoring and support.
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Why UConn Ph.D.?
Funding through graduate research assistantships
Intensive mentoring by our nationally and internationally recognized faculty
Engage in independent, innovative research projects
Opportunities to teach in our bachelor’s and master’s programs
When I think of UConn, I think of collegiality, commitment, and caring.”
Maritza Vasquez Reyes
Current Student