Social Work

Description

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Rutgers University is one of the nation's outstanding public universities, and a member of the highly selective Association of American Universities (AAU) comprised of 62 leading research universities in North America. Rutgers offers more than 100 graduate academic programs in 16 graduate and professional schools on three campuses in Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick/Piscataway. Our tuition and fees are reasonable, and our campuses are international and diverse.

The School of Social Work

The School of Social Work has a distinguished record of instruction, research, and public service. Established in 1954, the school offers undergraduate and graduate-professional degree programs, holds classes on Rutgers' three regional campuses, and is affiliated with more than 800 social service agencies throughout the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area.

The School of Social Work is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It is within easy commuting distance of New York City and Philadelphia, and offers access to an array of cultural and recreational opportunities.

Contents

* Quantitative Research Methods
* Advanced Statistical Methods
* Advanced Statistical Methods II-Applied Regression Related Multivariate Methods
* Qualitative Research Methods
* Conceptual Foundations of Social Work and Social Welfare
* Social Policy Analysis
* Research Ethics Integrity in Social Behavioral Sciences
* Measurement
* Structural Equation Modeling
* Professional Development Seminar
* Bibliography and Proposal Development
* Theory Development in Social Work Practice
* Dissertation Seminar
* Advanced Dissertation Seminar

Requirements

* Applicants should hold an MSW or closely related master's degree.
* Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
* Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
* 3 letters of recommendation
* Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for international students
* Completed admission application including personal statement, and application fee

English Language Requirements

Funding

All first year PhD students are supported by departmental or university fellowships or graduate assistantships, which provide stipend, tuition remission, and sometimes student fees for the first year.After the first year, students will be supported by their advisors through fellowships and graduate assistantships.

There are also a number of multi-year fellowships available for advanced students through NSF and NIH training programs. BME also has a limited number of teaching assistantships for graduate students who demonstrate outstanding teaching skills.

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Accreditation

The Rutgers name is recognized everywhere, and a Rutgers degree makes a great first impression. Weve built our academic reputation on solid accomplishments:

* Rutgers is a memberso are Harvard, Yale, and Berkeleyof the prestigious Association of American Universities, the 61 leading research universities in North America.
* More than 175 Rutgers research centers support pioneering work in stem cells, climate change, DNA analysis, and more.
* Rutgers international reputation draws top students from more than 130 countries and all 50 states.