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who possess significant post-baccalaureate
coursework.
Overview
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.
The acceptance of graduate
credits from other accredited universities and the
potential for applying examined CEUs make IUGS unique as
an institution of higher education. Each curriculum is
individually designed and determined by the candidate’s
professional and personal goals while adhering to the
high academic standards for which International
University for Graduate Studies is known.
The faculty and I look forward
to welcoming you to International for Graduate Studies.
Please phone (888) 989-GRAD for
additional information.
Official letters conferring and
explaining our accreditation are posted on the
University’s web site.
IUGS is included in the World Higher Education Database,
maintained by the International Association of Universities.
Founded in 1950, the IAU is an NGO maintaining formal
associate relations with
UNESCO and is listed online at
http://www.unesco.org/iau/onlinedatabases/list.html.
Accreditation from a sovereign country is the highest form of accreditation.
In addition, the University has:
•Approval for tuition reimbursement and
payment from major U.S. hospitals, unions,
government agencies and private institutions;
•Co-sponsored continuing-education programs
with U.S. and International certification, licensing
agencies and organizations;
•Graduates who are in private practice and
hold or have held key positions in many
academic, government and private institutions.
How Long does it take to earn the
degree?
On a part-time basis, candidates are
anticipated to complete their degree requirements within eighteen months.
The determining criteria are dedication
and the candidate's previous academic and professional
portfolio.
Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.)
Degree Requirements
A masters
degree in social work
Documented
pertinent professional experience
93 credits,
which include the following.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
66
post-baccalaureate 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
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)
**
(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.)
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