GSS Ph.D. in Social Work Application Process
Are you prepared to be a leader of change in social work education and research? Apply for the Ph.D. in Social Work program at Fordham University. We encourage applications from individuals committed to a tradition of learning, service, and social justice.
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Prerequisites
Applicants must have:
- A master's degree in social work or a related field.
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Graduate GPA of 3.5 or better.
Deadlines
Students are admitted in the fall semester only.
All application materials are due February 1. -
Every application must include the following elements.
- Completed application form.
- Statement of Career Activities and Plans. This brief essay should indicate why you are pursuing a Ph.D., explain your experience and scholarly interests, and state how the Ph.D. curriculum will help you achieve your career goals.
- Undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools you attended are required.
- Two academic references.
- Two professional (employment) references. If you do not have two professional references, you may substitute a third academic reference for one professional reference.
- Complete Resume or CV.
- Publications, written reports, and presentations. Please submit copies of your written work that demonstrates your capacity for doctoral study.
- GRE scores. Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, and Analytic Writing scores are required.
- The school code for the Graduate School of Social Service is 2252.
- The Ph.D. department code is 5001.
- Further information on the GRE exam can be found on the GRE website.
- Application fee. $75, payable by credit card on the online application page. If you must pay by check, please send a check payable to Fordham University to the address below.
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We encourage you to submit all materials via our online application.
If you must send some items by mail, such as published work or a check, please send them to:
PLEASE NOTE: Fordham's Admissions Team is currently working from home. Whenever possible, please submit documents electronically to [email protected].
Fordham University
GSS Office of Admissions
113 West 60th Street, Suite 608
New York, NY 10023