Social Work

The programme is ideal for mid-career professionals who have academic backgrounds in social work along with considerable social work practice experience. Many degree candidates are seasoned clinicians with successful histories of social work practice. A doctoral degree is highly relevant for social work professionals whose career paths have led them to leadership roles in organisational management, higher education, coaching, public policy and consulting. Each programme is dedicated to maintaining a standard of excellence while understanding the needs of adult learners who are busy professionals.

Candidates interact with faculty and staff in a rich, supportive learning community. Degree candidates will study with scholars and professionals from other universities, non-profit organisations, public agencies, local government, international organisations, school systems, and health care delivery systems. Studies are tailored to the specific learning needs of each individual.

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Degree Requirements

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.)

MSW degree.
Documented pertinent professional experience.
93 credits*, which include the following:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

66 post-baccalaureate graduate credits* in transfer, prior to, or after admission.
Research and Design, I, II. (6 credits)**
The 7 day Graduate Seminar at the 10 day residency in St. Kitts. (3 credits)
A Dissertation and Oral Defense. (18 Credits)

Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.)

66 post-baccalaureate graduate credits* in transfer, prior to, or after admission.
Research and Design, I, II. (6 credits)**
The 7 day Graduate Seminar at the 10 day residency in St. Kitts. (3 credits)
A Project and Oral Examination. (18 Credits)

*All relevant graduate credit, including those credits from graduate degrees, as well as approved graduate level, continuing education, certification and licensing coursework.

** Distance Learning.

What are the Costs?

ALL TUITION AND FEES ARE PAYABLE IN U.S. DOLLARS Application Fee $250 (non-refundable)
Doctoral Degrees
Tuition (Includes: advisement, library fees, the Graduate Seminar, workshops, Research and Design I,II, the mentor dissertation fee, the external and internal reviews of the project or the dissertation, the oral project examination or the oral dissertation defense and the printing and binding of the project or the dissertation.)¹	$21,500
Travel, food and lodging (Estimate)	$2,000
Total Cost	$23,500

¹ Total Cost does not include the cost for the evaluation of continuing education course content or for the testing of unevaluated continuing education coursework submitted for transfer, or online courses offered by the University.