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Altpeter, Mary A. (2000) Breast cancer, cultural beliefs and rural women - racial and age differences in intentions to seek care. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Anderen, Thalia (2023) The rise of wildfires in academia: a descriptive phenomenological analysis of student-initiated confrontation as experienced by social work educators. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Andersen, Fred (2022) Indigenizing social work education: pedagogical implications for Bachelor of Social Work programs in Atlantic Canada. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Antle, Beverley J. (1990) Guilt, food, and control: three women's experience with eating disorders. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Armstrong, Mary I. (2003) An empirical study: a model of the pathways between social support, family well being, parenting quality, and child resilience. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Barbour, Roy E. (1989) A study of client perceptions of the St. John's Work Activity Project and the perceived benefits of program participation. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Barker, Jaspen J. (2016) Exploring individuals' experiences of time-sensitive practice in rural Newfoundland and Labrador: a qualitative study. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Barry, Lynn (2016) Social workers' knowledge of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): implications for assessment practices with mothers. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Bennett, Bert J. (1992) Communication, commitment, intimacy, and dyadic perception in lasting marriages: implications for social work assessment and couple therapy. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Bolger, Donna M. (1990) Female and male voices in social work revisited: a systematic critique of Liane Davis. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Brown, Marion Isabel (2008) She hits like a girl: contexts and constructs of femininity, use of violence and living in group homes. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Browne, Maureen E. (1981) Application of an empirical model of social work practice in a family service agency. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Cake, Leslie and Wells, Carla and Wideman, Gail and Ploughman, Michelle and O'Brien, Kelli and Buehler, Sharon and Bowering, Linda (2011) Building an Evidence-Based Framework for the Development of a Newfoundland and Labrador Centre on Aging. Project Report. Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Applied Health Research.

Calder, Meghan A. (2017) Self-care patterns and burnout in a sample of social workers in Eastern Newfoundland with an organizational context. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Cameron, Carmen (1987) Social work periodical literature on battered women, 1970-1984: a content analysis. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Campbell, Carolyn (2003) Struggling for congruency: principles and practices of anti-oppressive social work pedagogy. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Carlson, Terry Maxwell (1984) An assessment of factors related to recidivism among adult ex-offenders residing in a community-based residential centre in St. John's, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Chechak, Derek (2015) Professional dissonance as a predictor of job dissatisfaction and psychological distress among social work professionals: a cumulative risk model. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Church, Mary-Jo (2014) Falling through the cracks: an exploratory study regarding the perceived barriers to mental health services for rural and urban Cape Breton youth. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Clarke, Lorraine Frances (2019) Managing tensions: understanding experiences of climate change in Atlantic Canada through a somatic artist-researcher practice. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Clews, Rosemary A. (2000) Enriching anti-racist social work curriculum: sensitizing concepts from New Brunswick. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Crawford, Elizabeth A. (1990) Children in care: victims of the system. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Dawe, Clarinda Mary Sharpe (1978) A comparison of the use of support and control in the child-rearing practices of foster parents. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Devine, Michael C. (2006) Social worker participation in organizational change: input, impacts, and commitment. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Duggan, Melinda Mary (2011) Vision rehabilitation services in Newfoundland and Labrador: Identifying the needs, barriers, and pathways. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Dunlop, Judith M. (2002) Managerial perceptions of local collaboration : the Ontario Healthy Babies/Healthy Children example. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Dunne, Gordon (1991) Stress in child welfare: a study of perceived causes and levels of stress among child welfare workers in Newfoundland and Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Dutta, Debashis (2018) "It's the same rain": using interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore parenting experiences of Bengali speaking immigrants to Canada. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Eddy, Irene Mary (1978) An assessment of foster parents with respect to their adequacy and satisfaction. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Elkassem, Siham (2023) Muslim youth experiences in a visceral islamophobia and anti-muslim racism context. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Fagan, Carol(Carol Patricia) (1990) Issues of elderly caregiving: an exploratory study of the caregivers. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Fehr, Linda L. (2013) The meaning of social justice to social work students. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Ferguson, Marva J. (2023) “Strangers in the new homeland”: the personal stories of Jamaican Canadian adults who migrated to Canada as children. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfounland.

Fitzpatrick, Janet M. (1999) Patient-based outcomes : older adults' perceptions of hospital and recovery experiences. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Fleming, Christiana Kate MacDougall (2017) A social work exploration of distress in childbirth. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Foster, Catherine Walsh (1988) The design of an evaluation model for an outpatient alcohol and drug abuse treatment program. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

French, Geraldine (1987) Rural social work in Canada and the United States : concerns and curricula. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Fürj Kuhn, Julie (2023) Understanding how people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) experience social support in evangelical congregations. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Fujiwara, Kamira (Camila) (2023) “How do you run away from racism?”: a critical race analysis of accessing mental health counselling in St John’s, NL. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Fulcher, Connie E. (1984) Social service organization policies on confidentiality in St. John's, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Fuseini, Sulemana (2023) Between the rock and hard places: how child welfare workers in St. John’s Newfoundland navigate competing demands at work. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Gabriel, Reginald (1978) An examination of authoritarianism in child-rearing attitudes as manifested by foster parents. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Gallagher, Bernadette (2008) Adjusting the lens : parents create change in Ontario's child protection system. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Goulden, Ami-Lynn and Baird, Stephanie L. and Romme, Kristen and Pacheco, Laura and Norris, Sarah E. and Norris, Deorah and Faye, Lisa M. and MacNeil, Sierra and Pittman, Joshua (2023) Experiences of Gender-Based Violence Among Disabled Women: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis Protocol. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 22. ISSN 1609-4069

Griffin, Dianne (1989) Adolescent pregnancy and changes in family functioning: the views of pregnant adolescents living at home and their mothers. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Griffin-Fillier, Lorna (2014) The storied self: the effects of spinal cord injury on identity narratives. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hancock, Doris M. (1990) The procedural analysis of child custody assessment models in cases of marital dissolution. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Handrigan, Helen Marie (1978) The effects of parenthood status on kinship relations. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hardy Cox, Donna and Sullivan, Michelle and Button, Pamela (2012) Attitudes of Undergraduate Social Work Students Toward Interprofessional Health Care Practice and Interprofessional Health Care Education. Intersectionalities: A Global Journal of Social Work Analysis, Research, Polity, and Practice, 1. pp. 37-52. ISSN 1925-1270

Harrington, Christina (2014) Living with the loss of Canada’s fallen soldiers: a qualitative study of family members' experiences following deaths in combat. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hillock, Susan (2011) Conceptualizing oppression : resistance narratives for social work. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hunt, Sarah Louise (2020) Exploring colonization and mental health from the perspective of a First Nations community in Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hurley, Audrey Land (1987) The use of an extended axial model for examining social work core knowledge about early attachment. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Issahaku, Paul Alhassan and Adam, Anda (2022) Young People in Newfoundland and Labrador: Community Connectedness and Opportunities for Social Inclusion. SAGE Open, 12 (3). ISSN 2158-2440

Issahaku, Paul Alhassan and Adam, Anda and Sulemana, Alhassan (2024) Youth Risky and Antisocial Behaviors in Newfoundland and Labrador: The Perspectives of Young People. SAGE Open, 14 (2). ISSN 2158-2440

Johnson, Ruth Jerrett (1980) A study of the need for social workers in the schools in Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Kielley, Henry Gerard (2008) The impact of admission and transfer policies on long term care clients and their families. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Klein, Ross (2010) Greening the Cruise Industry. Journal of Ocean Technology, 5 (1). pp. 7-15. ISSN 1718-3200

Krishnamoni, Devaki (1979) An investigation into the motives of women seeking therapeutic abortion in Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Lanteigne, Isabel (2018) The international field placement experience: a continuous process with learning moments and outcomes. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Lawlor, Denise E. (1982) Yalom's 60 item Q-sort of curative factors in group therapy applied to parent training groups. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Legge, Rhonda J. (2014) A qualitative evaluation of the home share St. John's pilot program. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Leland, Caroline Cadwalader (1985) Program evaluation of two residential care group homes in the province of Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Ma, Connie (1981) Content analysis of periodical literature on social work supervision, 1970-1979. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

MacDonald, Judy E. (2006) Untold stories: women, in the helping professions, as sufferers of chronic pain (re)storying (dis)ability. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Mayer, Carole R. (2013) Younger women's experiences with distress at time of breast biopsy and diagnosis. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

McCarthy, Mary L. (2003) The relationship between supervision and casework retention in county-based child welfare systems. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

McConnell, Sheri M (2015) What happens after children tell? a qualitative analysis of narratives of women who as children disclosed intra-familial sexual abuse. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

McConnell, Susan Manning (1984) The problem of autonomy : informed consent in social work. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

McCormack, Marilyn Howell (1986) A study of the effectiveness of group counselling as a treatment modality for adolescent female incest victims. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

McKenzie-Mohr, Suzanne (2008) Out from and beyond trauma: women's experiences of the process from rape to living well. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Melendy, Michelle Lynn (1993) The victims' - survivors' perceptions of participating in the Hughes inquiry. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Milliken, Eveline Jean. (2008) Toward cultural safety: an exploration of the concept for social work education with Canadian aboriginal peoples. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Minka, Eric (2018) A voice was heard in Ramah: the uncontrollable and uncomfortable tears of Black parents as they navigate complex parenting rules and processes in Toronto. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Morris, Richard Joseph (1988) "Confidentiality in social work", the professional secret or the profession's secret?: a study of social workers' knowledge of and attitudes toward confidentiality. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Murray-Lichtman, Andrea (2024) Against the grain: examining the experiences of white healthcare providers involved in racial justice work. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Neckoway, Raymond (2011) The role of culture in parenting: some Ojibway parents' perspectives. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Newlands, Elizabeth Anne (1978) A study of self concept in women as heads of one-parent families. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Nugent, Roxanne Power (1982) A study of victimized daughters' perceptions of mother-daughter dyads in incestuous families. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

O'Flaherty, Frances O'Neill (1983) A follow-up study of Bachelor of Social Work graduates at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Olivier, Claude A. (2003) Relationships between income level and work, service use, and informal relations among people living with HIV/AIDS. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Ostrander, John Francis (2009) Self-determination meanings in concurrent disorders treatment and recovery experiences: a qualitative study. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Pacheco, Laura and Aunos, Marjorie and Mercerat, Coralie and Goulden, Ami-Lynn and Cousineau, Marie-Marthe and Swab, Michelle and Brenton, B. and Moyo, S. (2023) Investigating Reproductive Coercion and Violence Towards Women with Disabilities. Research Report. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. (Submitted)

Parsons, Ruth Mary (2017) Identifying therapeutic change processes in the treatment of complex trauma: the case of play therapist's perspectives. A qualitative study. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Payne, Wayne Howard (1980) A study of some selected family variables and their relationship to the satisfaction of parenthood. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Pollett, Karen Gladys (2008) Social work knowledge, values, and skills: improving services to parental caregivers of persons with developmental disabilities. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Pujara, Hardevi Harsha Chanrakant (1980) An examination of familial correlates of child psychiatric disorders. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Purcell, Bryan Edward (1978) A study of social adjustment among children of one parent families. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Richler, Sheila M. (1988) Unmarried adolescent motherhood in St. John's,Newfoundland - an assessment profile. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Robbins, Dorothy B. (1990) Babies and work: a study of employed parents of infants. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Robinson, Patricia A. (2007) Mental health research: a path to personal, interpersonal, and political change for participant researchers? Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Roe, Elizabeth Patterson (2015) Exploring the influence of international social work practicums on career choices and practice approaches. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Savoury, George Robert (1987) A study of the appeal process for social assistance recipients in Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Scheyett, Anna M. (2007) Clinician impact on consumer decisions regarding psychiatric advance directives. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Schmidt, Glen G. (2002) How long are you staying?: retention of social workers in northern child welfare practice. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Shaikh, Sobia Shaheen (2012) Antiracist Feminist Activism in Women’s Social Service Organizations: A Review of the Literature. Intersectionalities: A Global Journal of Social Work Analysis, Research, Polity, and Practice, 1 (2012). pp. 70-92. ISSN 1925-1270

Sheppard, Kelly A. (2017) Sibling placement in foster care: exploring the context and possibility of sibling separation. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Sheppard, George Mancel (1980) A study of the generational factor in child abuse. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Simms, Madonna Dean (1985) An investigation of the school social worker's role as perceived by high school principals in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Simons, BriAnna Justine (2013) Is ignorance really bliss?: child welfare workers speak out about their understanding of best practice when working with children exposed to domestic violence. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Skinner, George William Newman (1989) Public perceptions of alcohol problems, treatment policies and treatment services: a Newfoundland perspective. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Smith, B. Wayne(Bronson Wayne) (1993) Impaired driving programs : a review of the Canadian experience: what makes for an effective intervention? Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Smyth, Mary A. (1989) Psychiatrists' and social workers' disclosure practices with regards to the diagnosis of schizophrenia. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Soper-Thistle, Lynsey (2017) Effectiveness of admission criteria in predicting student academic performance in a bachelor of social work program. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Tobin, Sean W. (2005) Social work and child protection: Is anti-oppressive social work practice relevant and applied in child protection work? Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Tranter, David (2005) Different than dad: a phenomenological exploration of masculine gender role strain. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Tucker, Bonita Ann (1980) Enhancing interviewing skills: a structural approach to the initial field placement in social work. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Turner, Linda (2002) Dimensions of creativity in generalist social work practice : constructions and retiring practitioners. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Vincent, Beverly Ann (1982) A study of outcome in a parent training group in St. John's, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Wideman, Gail (2010) Strengthening rural social work practice with older persons - the relevance of intermediate resources in one Newfoundland community. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Williams-Carawan, Lena (2003) Listening to the voices of the fishing people: how fishers make sense of their lives in today's world. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Younis, Corrine L. (2016) Solution-focused practices in child welfare supervision. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Zuk, Gail (2009) Honoring the subjective: an exploration of the self-reflexive portfolio in social work education. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

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About the program.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in social work focuses on research that informs social welfare policy and practice. It is designed to prepare scholars for research, teaching and program development positions in academic and professional social work practice and policy settings.

The PhD program is available to both persons with a Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree and those with other master’s degrees. The curriculum consists of a minimum of 55 post MSW semester credit hours or, for applicants without an MSW, 67 hours. The curriculum is divided among three distinct but highly interrelated elements designed to complement one another in assisting students to achieve the competencies expected of a graduate of this program. A core of social work courses provides the foundation in the traditions and knowledge in the profession and exposure to state-of-the-art research and techniques for the 21st century. Electives from the broad spectrum of social and behavioral sciences offering available through MU departments provide students with the opportunity to design an individualized plan of study that capitalizes on their unique interests and talents. A strong regimen of research methodology, theory, and policy analysis are designed to prepare students for use of both current and emerging methods of scientific inquiry.

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Scholarship opportunities are available for full-time program applicants who meet the application deadline. Graduate teaching and research assistantships are also often available. Some forms of support require additional forms from those who wish to be considered for internal assistantships, fellowships or other funding packages. Check the program Web site or ask the program contact for details.

Admission deadline: Midnight December 1

• Minimum GPA: 3.0; 3.5 in graduate study
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• An MSW or related master’s is required. Applicants without the MSW must take a minimum of 12 credit hours of MSW course work. This requirement may be waived for applicants with additional graduate work.
• Minimum of two years post-master’s practice experience encouraged.

Note:  These criteria are used flexibly to assess the applicant’s potential for study and research in this program.

Required Application Materials

To the Office of Graduate School:

• All required Office of Graduate School documents

To the Director of the Doctoral Program in Social Work  (via the Graduate School's online application system):

• Three letters of recommendation
• Writing proficiency sample
• Personal statement
• A personal interview is required, and if possible, will be arranged at MU. A Zoom interview may be utilized in some cases.

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Program Contact: Crystal Null ( [email protected] ) 573-884-9385

PhD Program Director: Dr. Virginia Ramseyer Winter ( [email protected] ) 705 Clark Hall; Columbia, MO 65211 573-884-8077

PhD Program Website:  https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/social-work/phd/

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Find out more about our Social Work PhD degree at Warwick

The PhD in Social Work allows you to select a topic of your choice linked to our expertise within the broad field of social work. Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning provides a rich, transdisciplinary academic environment supported by a dedicated team including supervision and personal tutoring.

Course overview

This PhD provides an opportunity to undertake in-depth research linked to our expertise in social work. Our faculty has a range of expertise. We support research projects linked to one or more of our main research themes.

Teaching and learning

We provide a pleasant PhD study room and dedicated personal tutor support in addition to the supervisory team. A combined staff and student seminar programme provides a collegiate forum for sharing and discussing current topics and ideas.  

General entry requirements

Minimum requirements.

2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or a good Master's level degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

English language requirements

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• IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

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Additional requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Our research

Research themes can include:  

• Social work
• Men/masculinity
• Childbirth/fatherhood
• Health and social work
• Inequalities in health
• Mental health
• Social work practice
• Social work related legal and policy issues
• Work and practice related to the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and Mental Capacity Act 2005
• International and European approaches and perspectives in mental health practice

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• How does your project relate to your intended supervisor's work?
• How might your project enhance, advance, or develop it?
• Could you take it in a different direction?
• What kind of methods and approaches are likely to appeal to your potential supervisor?

We receive a large number of proposals every year and only have capacity for proposals that are carefully tailored to our specific areas of expertise.

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• Provide an overview of your research question, explaining why it is of academic and or practical importance
• Outline the main objectives of your research, providing details of two or three key aspects
• Indicate the importance of previous related research and how your own research question might make a useful contribution to the area
• Briefly state the main research techniques (interviews, case studies, modelling, literature review, etc.) you might use
• Indicate your suggested literature and/or data collection procedures, indicating sources and any possible difficulties
• Explain the techniques you intend to use
• Add an outline timeline of activities

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Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.

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We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.

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As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our  Module Catalogue  (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2022/23 year of study). Information about module department specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

• Core text books
• Printer credits
• Dissertation binding
• Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Scholarships and bursaries

Cll scholarship and funding.

CLL currently provides a fees only PhD scholarship for up to two students. Due to the competitive and restricted nature of scholarship opportunities, you are advised to develop a self-funded 'back-up' plan.

Scholarships and financial support

Find out about the different funding routes available, including; postgraduate loans, scholarships, fee awards and academic department bursaries.

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Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL)

For more than 30 years, the Centre for Lifelong Learning has been a centre of expertise in the education of lifelong learners in different contexts. It has a focus on enabling adult learners to achieve their personal and professional goals by accessing a Warwick education, irrespective of background.

Our departmental research strategy focuses on four interconnected themes: concepts of lifelong learning; people-focused professions; wellbeing and identity; participation and collaboration. We seek to enthuse staff, students, and the wider community with this vision. More information is available on our website.

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Our Postgraduate Taught courses

• Career Coaching (PGA)
• Career Development and Coaching Studies (MA)
• Career Development and Coaching Studies (PGCert)
• Career Development and Coaching Studies (PGDip)
• Career Development Theories (PGA)
• Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE (MA)
• Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE (PGCert)
• Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE (PGDip)
• Challenges of Careers Work in Higher Education (PGA)
• Coaching (MA)
• Coaching (PGCert)
• Coaching (PGDip)
• Leadership and Team Coaching (PGA)
• Psychotherapy and Counselling (MSc)

Our Postgraduate Research courses

• PhD in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning
• PhD in Social Policy and Social Work
• PhD in Social Work

How to apply

The application process for courses that start in September and October 2025 will open on 2 October 2024.

For research courses that start in September and October 2025 the application deadline for students who require a visa to study in the UK is 2 August 2025. This should allow sufficient time to complete the admissions process and to obtain a visa to study in the UK.

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Social Work

To inquire about this program: Dr. Ann-Marie Buchanan | 423.869.7158 | [email protected]

The 2023-2024 year represents a milestone as the 49th year that social work degrees have been offered at Lincoln Memorial University. For social work programs in Tennessee, LMU has decades of experience in educating the next generation of social workers. If you would like to be a member of a dynamic and challenging profession that focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals of all ages, families and their communities, you're right at home in the bachelor of social work major at LMU.

The LMU Bachelor of Social Work program provides students with the academic preparation and practical experience needed to start work immediately after graduation as an entry-level generalist social worker or enter a graduate school. Most students complete the major for social worker in the four semesters of their junior and senior years. You have your choice of social work programs in Tennessee, but only LMU offers the foundation and supportive social worker education to guide you to a BSW degree and assist you in finding a job placement as a bachelor's level social worker.

Choose a Social Work Degree at LMU

Nearly 50 years of success later, the social work degree at LMU stands apart as an educational cornerstone of our academic departments. Why is it so special?

The bachelor of social work at LMU...

• See  Form CSWE AS-B(4) 2022-2023 .
• For information on LMU's institutional accreditation, please visit https://www.lmunet.edu/about-lmu/accreditation .
• Combines classroom instruction with supervised hands-on agency experiences that other majors helping professionals don't include.
• Provides the knowledge, values and ethics, and skills social worker classes need to work with vulnerable populations using strengths perspective approach to learning and working.
• Provides a program for social work focusing on education and mentorship from experienced and licensed faculty members who maintain their involvement with community agencies.
• Features an advisory council composed of social work practitioners who serve as guest speakers for classes and special events, admission committee members, field supervisors and adjunct instructors.
• Provides opportunities during the social work program to build resumes through volunteer work and internships .
• Provides students entry to continuing education through social work education workshops, conferences, webinars, community projects and research.
• Prepares bachelor's degree in social work graduates for immediate employment , state licensure process and advanced degrees.

A bachelor's degree in social work will teach you how to help people identify the resources available to deal with their needs and concerns. They connect people to services and other resources, set up new programs and services, write grants, and advocate for individuals or groups. A bachelor's-level social worker wants to be part of the search for solutions to today's problems such as poverty, unemployment, discrimination, injustice, homelessness, substance abuse, and all forms of domestic violence and abuse.

Meet the Faculty

Ann-Marie Buchanan , PhD, MSW, LMSW, Professor of Social Work, Program Director and Chair, Department of Social Work.

Kristy Lee , MSW, LMSW, Assistant Professor of Social Work and Field Coordinator

Bachelor of Science in Social Work Course Information

The 14-course curriculum (52 of 122 credits required for graduation) in LMU's Bachelor of Science in Social Work program exposes students to the knowledge, values and ethics, and skills they need to succeed in their job. When you study baccalaureate-level social work classes at LMU, our courses will prepare you to work with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations on various issues.

Social Work Four Year Plan 2024-2025

Students also have many opportunities to learn about the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics in their courses during the Bachelor of Social Work degree program. A copy of the NASW Code of Ethics may be located at https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English , and course descriptions are included in the current University Catalog .

Example First Year Schedule

Courses with * must have a grade of C or better. a = General Education or Degree Requirement b = Major requirement

First Semester - Fall

First Semester - Spring

Full Four-Year Plan (Starting Fall 2024) Full Course Catalog

Admission to the LMU Social Work degree practice courses and internship consists of the following steps:

• Apply and be admitted to Lincoln Memorial University.
• Declare a major in Social Work and meet with your advisor to develop a curriculum plan. Transfer credits from other CSWE accredited programs may be accepted as substitutes for LMU Social Work Program courses, but no credit for life or work experience is accepted to substitute for LMU Social Work Degree courses.
• Apply for admission to and be accepted into the LMU Social Work Program at the end of the first semester of the junior year.
• Apply for admission to the LMU Social Work Program Field Experience at the end of the second semester of the junior year. Admission to Field Experience must be completed before enrolling in Field Experience and requires completing all of the Lincoln Liberal Arts Core (or equivalent); all social work degree core curriculum with grades of "C" or higher; and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

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Social Work is a Growing Field

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook predicts that the demand for social workers will increase by 12% from 2020-2030, which is much faster than average .

• Median Salary (as of May 2020) - $51,760 per year/$24.88 per hour
• Number of Jobs in 2020 - 715,600
• Projected Social Work Job Openings (2020-2030) - 78,300 average per year

You can expect job growth and openings to be available for healthcare social workers; child, family, and school social workers; and mental health and substance abuse social workers.

Career Opportunities

Jobs are available in various agencies, including home health and hospice, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, schools, community action/service centers, adoption, foster care, child protective services, and senior centers. Our graduates usually locate jobs within six months of graduation, and LMU Social Work Program graduates are eligible for licensure in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and other surrounding states.

Field Placement Opportunities

The LMU Social Work Program has developed placements in community agencies in southeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and eastern Tennessee. All field supervisors have baccalaureate or master's degrees in social work and many years of practice experience. Placements are available in:

• Home health and hospice
• Nursing homes
• Community action/service centers
• Adoption services
• Foster care
• Child protective services
• Juvenile justice
• Senior centers
• Group homes
• Veteran's services

Research Opportunities

Students in the LMU Social Work Program have received research awards from the Appalachian College Association for original research projects in the areas of retirement planning for teachers, accessibility of health care for children, service availability for senior citizens, the cost impact of medications on senior citizens, children's hunger relief in East Tennessee, and service for children "aging out" of foster care.

Graduate School Opportunities

Graduates of CSWE accredited baccalaureate social work programs are eligible for admission to accelerated master's programs at regional universities.

Honors and Organizations

The LMU Social Work degree recognizes student academic accomplishments through membership in the Eta Nu Chapter of Phi Alpha, the national honor society for social work. The Outstanding Social Work Student is recognized during the Awards Day ceremony each spring. The Social Work faculty choose the recipient based on the student's performance in the classroom and field; participation and leadership in various roles within and outside the university; and the student's potential as a social worker as reflected and demonstrated through attitude and performance, and leadership, cooperation, flexibility, initiative, and self-confidence. The LMU SHARE Club is a recognized bachelor of social work student organization that provides opportunities for socially concerned students to reach out to the surrounding community with volunteered services.

Dr. Ann-Marie Buchanan Professor of Social Work & Chair for Social Work 423.869.7158 [email protected]

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PhD Student in Technology and Social Change

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We have the power of over 40,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping University meeting the challenges of the day. Our fundamental values rest on credibility, trust and security. By having the courage to think freely and innovate, our actions together, large and small, contribute to a better world. We look forward to receiving your application!

We are looking for a PhD Student in Technology and Social Change.

Your work assignments

Apart from being engaged in Tema T’s research education, the PhD student will also take part in joint activities (courses, workshops etc.) of the national "Energy Systems Research School" together with PhD students from other parts of Sweden.

The position is part of the project “Evaluating transformative energy governance in an urban context” and involves a collaboration of three doctoral students (one at Linköping University, one at Lund University (IIIEE), and one at the Stockholm Environment Institute) with each focusing on different empirical aspects. The overall focus of the project is on the evaluation of transformative policy tools for a climate-neutral energy system, and the development of an interdisciplinary evaluation framework applied to different governance instruments. The PhD student at Tema T will focus on the evaluation of urban experiments and system demonstrations. The goal is to make transformative change processes in the climate transition more transparent and understandable, and to support a more reflective and learning-oriented monitoring of social and technical innovations. This may include the analysis of the implementation of new infrastructures and solutions, the establishment of new institutions and norms, as well as the emergence of collective future visions and discourses.

An important part of the project is networking and collaboration with external actors from the public sector, business and civil society, as well as other projects within the Energy Systems Research School. During the project, research stays at international universities are encouraged.

As a PhD student, you devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects of which you are part. Your work may also include teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20% of full-time.

Your qualifications

You have graduated at Master’s level or completed courses with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be in advanced courses. Alternatively, you have gained essentially corresponding knowledge in another way.

Relevant educational backgrounds for the announced position are within social sciences (sociology, policy and governance studies, anthropology, organisation research), environmental science, industrial economics or adjacent fields.

A central part of the work tasks is to write research articles in English, either independently or in collaboration with other members of the research group. Documented proficiency in English, in speaking and in writing, is therefore a requirement. Documented proficiency in the field of Science and Technology Studies (STS) or innovation research is of particular merit. Documented skills in the use of qualitative (interviews, discourse analysis) or quantitative social science methods are meriting, as is interdisciplinary competence across faculty boundaries and experience in collaborating with other societal actors.

The application shall contain a letter of intent (that describes why the applicant wants to become a PhD student), max 1 A4, and your research interests, max 3 A4 in relation to the project topic: What questions are relevant to ask and why? Which theoretical approaches could inspire your work? What material would be possible to study? 

Your workplace

Technology and Social Change is a nationally and internationally leading environment for research and education in how people create and use technology, and how technological change is interwoven with cultural patterns, everyday life, politics, ethics and economy. Third cycle and first cycle studies specializing in issues of technology and social change are carried out at the department.

The employment

When taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available at  Doctoral studies at Linköping University

The employment has a duration of four years’ full-time equivalent. You will initially be employed for a period of one year. The employment will subsequently be renewed for periods of maximum duration two years, depending on your progress through the study plan. The employment may be extended up to a maximum of five years, based on the amount of teaching and departmental duties you have carried out. Further extensions can be granted in special circumstances.

Starting date by agreement. 

Salary and employment benefits

The salary of PhD students is determined according to a locally negotiated salary progression.

More information about employment benefits at Linköping University is available here.

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants .

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than the 30th of September 2024.

Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

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We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody's equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: Equal opportunities .

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Graduate - Master of Social Work (MSW)

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Memorial was introduced in the late 1970s and first accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work (CASSW) in 1988. The program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE). MSW students are enrolled in the School of Graduate Studies at Memorial University. Students are admitted to the MSW program by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation from the School of Social Work. The School of Graduate Studies provides general information and regulations governing all graduate students.

In 2011, the School of Social Work introduced a new program focusing on creative approaches to critical thinking for leadership in diverse social work practices. This program emphasizes leadership, social justice, diversity, research, anti-oppressive practice, community development, social policy, and intervention with individuals, families and groups. This innovative and creative curriculum features the introduction of mentoring through PATHWAY and provides the program with a distinctive feature unique to MSW programs in Canada. PATHWAY enhances the quality of students’ learning as they work closely with faculty members in undertaking intensive advanced work in a specialized area of social work knowledge and practice.

The MSW Program is offered on a part-time and full-time basis. Part-time students can complete the program either in two (2) full academic years (6 semesters) or three (3) full academic years (9 semesters). On a full-time basis the program is completed in three (3) consecutive semesters over one (1) academic year (September to August). Full-time students completing a thesis may require additional semesters to complete their program.

Students may select a course or thesis route. The MSW program is offered on-line, however, students are required to be on the St. John’s campus for an institute component for three of the courses in the program. An institute consists of six to eight days of intensive classroom instruction and is mandatory. Course route students must complete all three institutes; thesis route students do two institutes. The mandatory 500 hour field practicum can be completed where a student resides, if supervision is available.

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