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School of Social Work - Simmons College

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WWW.SIMMONS.EDU/SSW 30<br />

THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM<br />

Preparing practice-scholars<br />

Grounded in the recognition that direct practice and scholarly inquiry are complementary,<br />

<strong>Simmons</strong>’s Ph.D. in <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Work</strong> prepares advanced clinical scholars for careers that significantly<br />

impact the direction <strong>of</strong> our pr<strong>of</strong>ession, particularly in research and higher education.<br />

The Doctoral Program builds on our school’s mission to contribute to the development <strong>of</strong><br />

the social work pr<strong>of</strong>ession in a multicultural society, to enhance the human service delivery<br />

system, and to work toward the goal <strong>of</strong> social justice.<br />

PROGRAM STRUCTURE<br />

Designed for practicing social work clinicians, the<br />

Doctoral Program is <strong>of</strong>fered on a part-time basis.<br />

No clinical practicum is required, although students<br />

should currently be involved in clinical practice.<br />

Graduation requires a total <strong>of</strong> 45 credits (15 courses),<br />

plus successful completion <strong>of</strong> a comprehensive<br />

qualifying paper and the doctoral dissertation.<br />

The class schedule ordinarily consists <strong>of</strong> two courses<br />

during each <strong>of</strong> the two semesters (fall and spring),<br />

with additional opportunities for elective course study<br />

in the summer. Doctoral-level courses are demanding,<br />

and students must plan accordingly. Students<br />

typically find that six to ten hours a week per course<br />

<strong>of</strong> outside classroom work is necessary to accommodate<br />

reading and writing assignments. Most students<br />

complete the program, including their dissertation<br />

defense, in five to seven years.<br />

COURSEWORK<br />

The Program allows for flexibility. However, all<br />

students are required to take the following 11 courses<br />

(33 credits):<br />

SW-650: A Research Framework for Viewing<br />

Clinical Practice<br />

SW-651: Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis<br />

SW-652: Introduction to Multivariate Statistics<br />

SW-654: Qualitative Research Methods<br />

SW-631: Ways <strong>of</strong> Knowing in Clinical Practice<br />

SW-610: Theoretical Approaches to Understanding<br />

Human Behavior, Development, and Change<br />

SW-630: Advanced Clinical Practice<br />

SW-670: Integrating Public Policy Issues and Outcomes<br />

Into <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Work</strong> Research<br />

SW-671: Learning and Teaching in Higher Education<br />

SW-632: Writing the Stories <strong>of</strong> Clinical <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Work</strong><br />

SW-653: Dissertation Proposal Seminar<br />

“ I chose <strong>Simmons</strong> because it has the reputation as ‘the’<br />

clinical practice social work program. It honors and builds<br />

on my 20 years <strong>of</strong> practice experience while giving me<br />

the skills to be a researcher. The supportive faculty are<br />

not only interested in my topic but also me as a person<br />

— what I want to do and where I want to be.”<br />

TAMARA CADET, DOCTORAL CANDIDATE

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