Area Chair: Rona Carter, Associate Professor of Psychology
The Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Psychology is a PhD program designed for students interested in exploring research topics and methodologies related to both fields. Established in 1957, this program is the only doctoral program in the nation that combines social work research training with experience across multiple social science disciplines.
Students in the Joint Program in Social Work and Psychology are required to work with a faculty member affiliated with one of four subfields: Developmental Psychology, Personality and Social Contexts, Clinical Psychology, or Social Psychology. Applicants should identify their chosen faculty affiliates in their application.
The program seeks students who are equally dedicated to research in Social Work and who possess disciplinary expertise in Psychology. Each student develops an individualized plan of study, allowing them to take various paths to satisfy program requirements.
Throughout the program, joint students will collaborate with mentors and advisors from both Social Work and Psychology to shape their academic journey. They will complete coursework and preliminary examinations in both disciplines. Additionally, students will participate in a research internship (Psychology 619), gain teaching and research experience, and conduct a dissertation study that integrates both fields.
For students who do not have a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) upon admission, additional coursework and field placement credits will be required to obtain the degree. For more information, please contact us at:
Joint PhD Program in Social Work and Social Science
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
3704 School of Social Work Building
1080 South University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
Phone: 734-763.5768
Email: ssw.phd.info@umich.edu
School of Social Work Ph.D. Programs
