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Online PhD in Social Work

Are you ready to take your career in social work to the next level? Graduate social work degrees prepare students with cognitive skills and theoretical background they need to become leaders in their field. Whether your specialty is research or hands-on social welfare work, a PhD in social work will sharpen your skills and open doors to new worlds of opportunity.

What You Can Expect

Your bachelor's degree probably prepared you for hands-on work in the field, in counseling or social services. Conversely, theory and research are the primary focuses of a doctorate degree. Once you choose your concentration, much of your time will be structured toward theory and method within the boundaries of the concentration, from social policy to administration to research. In addition to normal coursework, there may be the possibility of concurrent research internship work. There will also likely be a written assignment, paired with a dissertation and oral defense given before a panel of professors and authorities, to prove one's expertise and productivity within the subject.

Where You Can Go

Good news for students with degrees from social work colleges: this field of work is expected to grow significantly within the next ten years, with a workforce estimated to increase by as much as 22% by 2016. Luckily, schools are keeping up. Many colleges, like renowned and accredited Argosy University, are offering Doctorates in psychology and professional counseling at both online and at campus locations.

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  • Capella University

    Achieve your potential with an online degree from Capella University.

    Programs

    • DSW - General Social Work
    • PhD - Social and Community Services
    • PhD - General Advanced Studies in Human Behavior
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    Location:
    Minneapolis: Capella Tower, Minneapolis MN 55402
    Capella University
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  • Walden University

    Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

    Programs

    • Ph.D. in Human Services - Clinical Social Work
    • Ph.D. in Human Services - Counseling
    • Ph.D. in Human Services - Self-Directed
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    Location: Online

    Walden University
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  • USC School of Social Work

    The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

    Programs

    • Master of Social Work

    Location: Online

    USC School of Social Work
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  • Keiser University Graduate School

    Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

    Programs

    • Psychology, PhD
    • Psychology, MS (Online)
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 1500 W. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Keiser University Graduate School
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  • Northcentral University

    Northcentral University offers a unique, one-to-one faculty/student online learning experience that can help you achieve your goals.

    Programs

    • General Psychology - PhD of Psychology
    Location:
    Prescott Valley: 10000 E. University Drive, Prescott Valley AZ 86314
    Northcentral University
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  • University of the Rockies

    Join the community of thought leaders at University of the Rockies.

    Programs

    • Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
    • Doctor of Psychology, Business Psychology
    • MA in Human Services, Mental Health Administration Specialization
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    Location: Online

    University of the Rockies
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  • Grand Canyon University

    Earn your degree online with Grand Canyon University. We offer approximately 100 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in a variety of fields that can be completed 100% online.

    Programs

    • Ph.D. in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Cognition and Instruction
    • M.S. in Professional Counseling
    • M.S. in Psychology: General Psychology
    Location:
    Phoenix: 3300 W Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ 85017
    Grand Canyon University
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  • Bellevue University

    Bellevue University makes it possible for you to earn a high-quality college degree.

    Programs

    • MA in Human Services
    • MS in Clinical Counseling
    Location:
    Bellevue: 1000 Galvin Road South, Bellevue NE 68005
    Bellevue University
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  • Ashford University

    Earn the degree you've always wanted at Ashford University. Be empowered with resources to achieve your goals, including an innovative online classroom and a supportive environment. Ashford University is defining the modern college experience.

    Programs

    • MA/Education - Education and Public Policy

    Location: Online

    Ashford University
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  • Kaplan University

    Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

    Programs

    • MS in Psychology - Applied Behavioral Analysis
    • MS in Psychology - General Psychology
    • MS in Psychology
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Kaplan University
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