PhD in Social Work Possible Careers

It is a good time to pursue a PhD in Social Work. The profession increasingly demands evidence-based knowledge and expertise in research and evaluation to improve practice and the well being of vulnerable client populations. The following list summarizes several different career paths toward achieving this critical outcome for our communities:

Academic Careers

  • University or College Professor: Research- or Teaching-Intensive Settings

  • Academic Administrative Leader

  • System-Wide Program Evaluator: University-Affiliated Research Center

Research Careers

  • Social or Community Service Administrative Leader

  • Health Services Administrative Leader

  • Think-Tank Researcher or Policy Analysis

  • System-Wide Program Evaluator: Public or Private Research Center

Resources

Curriculum

Human Development & Family Science CONCENTRATION

PHD STUDENT HANDBOOK

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Catherine Lemieux
PhD Program Director
3222 Huey P. Long Field House
225-578-1018

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