Program Overview

Social Welfare, PhD

The PhD Program in the School of Social Welfare is a policy research degree that focuses on social problem/social welfare issues such as poverty, health, violence, and aging. It operates under the auspices of the Stony Brook University Graduate School and is committed to the School of Social Welfare’s mission of social justice. Taking full advantage of the resources of both the Graduate School and the multidisciplinary Health Sciences Center as well as affiliated faculty throughout the University, the program features small classes, a supportive environment for doctoral students, and a rigorous course of study. Upon receipt of this PhD, graduates will be well prepared to teach, direct research projects in government and social agencies, and carry out policy analysis in the field of social welfare.

Admissions and Degree Requirements

To review admissions and degree requirements, please refer to the Social Welfare, PhD page in the Graduate Catalog.

Program Overview

• The PhD Program in the School of Social Welfare is a policy research degree that focuses on social problem/social welfare issues such as poverty, health, violence, and aging.
• The program operates under the auspices of the Stony Brook University Graduate School and is committed to the School of Social Welfare’s mission of social justice.
• The program features small classes, a supportive environment for doctoral students, and a rigorous course of study.
• Upon receipt of this PhD, graduates will be well prepared to teach, direct research projects in government and social agencies, and carry out policy analysis in the field of social welfare.

Research Areas

• Social problem/social welfare issues such as poverty, health, violence, and aging.

Career Opportunities

• Teaching
• Directing research projects in government and social agencies
• Carrying out policy analysis in the field of social welfare

Program Structure

• The program features small classes, a supportive environment for doctoral students, and a rigorous course of study.

Affiliated Faculty

• Faculty throughout the University are affiliated with the program.

Resources

• The program takes full advantage of the resources of both the Graduate School and the multidisciplinary Health Sciences Center.