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Ph.D. Degree   •   Supervisory Committee   •  Program of Study   •  Residency Enrollment   •  Approval of Program of Study   •  Qualifying Examination   •  Registration   •  Language Requirements   •  Dissertation   •  Final Examination   •  Time Limit   •  Exceptions

• The Doctor of Philosophy degree is awarded for high achievement in an advanced specialized field of study. It requires competence in independent research and an understanding of related subjects.
• The degree is not awarded simply for the fulfillment of residence requirements and the accumulation of credits.
• The committee chair and the majority of the committee must be tenure-line faculty in the student’s department.
• The outside member is normally from another University of Utah department.
• The dean of The Graduate School may approve requests to appoint a committee member from another university where appropriate justification and supporting documentation is provided.
• approving the student’s academic program,
• preparing and judging the qualifying examinations (unless delegated to a departmental examination committee),
• approving the dissertation subject and final dissertation,
• and administering and judging the final oral examination (dissertation defense).
• Some departments require more, check department’s handbook.
• More time may be required.
• In truly exceptional cases, a shorter period of time in graduate work may be approved by the dean of The Graduate School. 
• If a supervisory committee finds a graduate student’s preliminary work deficient, the student may be required to register for and complete supplementary courses that do not carry graduate credit.
• This form, which lists course work and research hours, is due one semester before graduation in order for the graduate coordinator to enter that information online in a timely manner.
• Faculty Consultation, course number 7980, does not count toward dissertation hours or the fulfillment of degree requirements, and should not be listed on the program of study.
• Courses taken through alternative delivery methods (e.g., via EDNET or the Internet) are approved on a programmatic basis through the Graduate Council.
• When a student proceeds directly from a master’s degree to a Ph.D. degree with no break in the program of study (except for authorized leaves of absence), the residency requirement may be fulfilled at any time during the course of study.
• Three hours of Thesis Research: Ph.D. (course number 7970) is also considered a full load after the residency requirement is fulfilled.
• The Graduate Council may approve departmental or programmatic exceptions to the minimum residency requirements and proposals for new programs or academic offerings using distance-learning technologies and/or off-campus sites, as provided by Graduate School policy.
• *Does not refer to or fulfill State Residency Requirements
• One semester prior to graduation, graduate students are required to meet with their graduate advisor to check that they have met all the requirements for their degree.
• Once enrolled in all required coursework, the graduate advisor will move coursework from the graduate student's transcript to their program of study in the Graduate Student Summary .
• They verify the graduate student has met all degree requirements then approve the program of study with their electronic signature.  
• After all approvals have been submitted, the graduate student's program of study will show as complete in the Program Plan Audit page of the Graduate Student Summary .
• The nature and format of these examinations are established by individual departments subject to approval by the Graduate Council.
• An examination or parts of an examination may be repeated only once and only at the discretion of the student’s supervisory committee .
• A department has the option of appointing a departmental examination committee that administers the qualifying examinations and ensures that examinations are properly prepared and evaluated.
• Once a graduate student has passed their Ph.D. Qualifying Exam this advances them to candidacy.
• The candidate must complete at least 14 hours of Thesis Research (course number 7970, Thesis Research: Ph.D.).
• The candidate must also be regularly enrolled at the University and registered for at least one course during the semester in which the final oral examination (dissertation defense) is taken.
• For details, see Minimum Continuous Registration as well as departmental and program requirements.
• The degree of proficiency in foreign language(s) required of candidates is determined by the policy of the academic departments.
• In some instances, language proficiency may be verified by individual departments if appropriate procedures have been approved in advance by the dean of The Graduate School.
• In most cases, however, fulfillment of the language requirements must be verified by the Department of World Languages & Cultures.
• The Language Verification form for certification is available in the Department of World Languages & Cultures .
• The candidate must submit a dissertation embodying the results of scientific or scholarly research or artistic creativity.
• The dissertation must provide evidence of originality and the ability to do independent investigation and it must contribute to knowledge or the creative arts.
• The style and format are determined by departmental policy and registered with the thesis and dissertation editor, who approves individual dissertations in accordance with departmental and Graduate School policy.
• At least three weeks before the final oral examination (dissertation defense), the student should submit an acceptable draft of the dissertation to the chair of the supervisory committee ; committee members should receive copies at least two weeks before the examination date.
• The entire dissertation is submitted to UMI Dissertation Publishing, ProQuest Information and Learning, and copies are made available for public sale.
• The abstract only is published if the entire dissertation has been previously published and distributed, exclusive of vanity publishing. The doctoral candidate may elect to microfilm the entire previously published work.
• Regardless of the option used for meeting the publication requirement, an abstract of each dissertation is published in UMI Dissertation Publishing, ProQuest Information and Learning, Dissertation Abstracts International.
• Detailed policies and procedures concerning publication requirements, use of restricted data, and other matters pertaining to the preparation and acceptance of the dissertation are contained in A Handbook for Theses and Dissertations .
• The student must pass a final oral examination before graduation.
• The examination must follow the receipt of the dissertation by the supervisory committee .
• The committee schedules and announces a public oral examination at which the candidate must defend the dissertation.
• This final oral examination may be chaired by any member of the supervisory committee consistent with departmental policy.
• The time limit for completing a Ph.D. degree is determined by individual departmental policy approved by the Graduate Council.
• Requests to exceed established time limits must be recommended by a candidate’s supervisory committee and approved by the departmental director of graduate studies and the dean of the Graduate School.
• Students whose studies have been interrupted for long periods of time and who have been granted extended time to complete their degrees may be required to complete additional courses, to pass examinations, or otherwise to demonstrate that they are current in their field. (PPM 6-203 III.B).
• Most departments require a seven year time limit for their PhD students.
• Petition for an extension of a Graduate student career
• Individual student exceptions to these general requirements for the Ph.D. must be approved by the dean of The Graduate School upon the recommendation of the student’s supervisory committee and director of graduate studies or department chair.
• Each program requires a distinct, complete set of courses. Course work used to meet the requirements of one program may not be used to meet the requirements of another.

PhD Informational Session

Fall 2025 admission deadline: december 15, 2024 ., virtual information session dates:, thursday september 5 th at 11:00 am mst, tuesday, september 17 th at 11:00 am mst, friday, september 27 th at 12:00 pm mst, thursday, october 3 at 11:00 am mst, friday, october 18, at 10:00 am mst, tuesday, october 29 th at 12:00 pm mst, friday, november 8 th at 11:00 am mst, wednesday, november 20 th at 11:00 am mst, friday, december 6 th at 12:00 pm mst, you can also watch our recorded phd information session  here, we always welcome an opportunity to answer questions and talk with students and applicants. for any questions regarding our program requirements or admission procedures, please contact:, mirela rankovic, phd program coordinator, 801-585-5979 or [email protected], jeremiah jaggers, phd program director 801-581-7644 or [email protected].

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Job Summary:

• Assists in the development, administration and revision process (as appropriate) of departmental policies and procedures and student accountability policies and processes consistent with University community standards and professional best practices.        
• Supports the appointment of hearing board members and provides leadership and training for staff, faculty, hearing boards, and others on appropriate resolution of student accountability matters.  
• Maintains student accountability records in accordance with all Federal laws and University policies and monitors and ensures compliance with Federal and State laws including the Clery Act, Title IX, and Drug Free Schools. 
• Support the work of the chair of the University’s Behavioral Intervention Team with administrative units to address and resolve issues including threat assessment strategies.  
• Oversees communication with students, faculty, staff, parents, attorneys, and others regarding student accountability matters.
• Provides consultation for students with problems, questions, and/or concerns regarding sexual assault, stalking situations, physical assault, harassment, problems with faculty and staff, etc.  
• Serve as after  business hour support for on-call staff through the AD on-call rotation, as part of the   ODOS / HRE   department response team in the case of an emergency. Thorough response to critical inquiries or needs from families, students, staff, faculty, alumni, and other campus constituents is an expectation along with knowledge of legal issues pertinent to housing.           
• Directs student programming and learning outcomes in the area of student accountability designed to improve student development while achieving institutional objectives. 
• Provides educational programming and outreach for the University community including during new student orientation.
• Prepares/oversees the preparation of departmental publications, statistical and periodic reports.  
• Represents the Office of the Dean of Students on University-wide and Divisional committees as well as University and external agencies as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences:

• Master’s Degree preferred 
• Evident of progressive leadership in Student Affairs
• Knowledge of and experience with federal, state, and local law and regulations pertaining to students such as the Clery Act,   FERPA , and Title IX
• Strong Interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Able to exercise sound decision-making and judgement
• Strong problem solving and oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of a welcoming environment
• Computer literacy

Pay Rate Range:   $90,000

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New MSSW/MPH Degree Launching Spring 2025 in Partnership with UTRGV

Written by: Venus Islas | Updated: August 28, 2024

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health is introducing a new Master of Social Work/ Master of Public Health (MSSW/MPH) dual degree program in collaboration with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). The MSSW/MPH program is offered in varying modalities, including online and/or in-person launching in Spring 2025. 

The program is designed as a 2–3-year course of study for full-time students and allows graduate students to specialize in two diverse fields to prepare students for the complex social and health issues of tomorrow. 

“Social work and public health both seek to empower people, address root causes, and search for solutions with communities. This combined MSSW/MPH is essential for addressing the complexities of health outcomes in the Rio Grande Valley and other communities across Texas and the nation,” said associate dean of academic affairs at UTRGV Leticia Villarreal Sosa, PhD, LCSW, PEL SSW. 

UTRGV is the only institution south of San Antonio that offers a bachelor's and master's degree in social work. As an accredited program by the Council on Social Work Education, UTRGV trains the next wave of leaders to specialize in social work practices, promote well-being, and aid others in various health services.  

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, ranked a Top 25 Best Public Health School by U.S. News , offers master's and doctoral degrees where students study and learn to face the complex health challenges in the field. Graduates learn the skillsets needed to prevent health problems before they become critical and obtain hands-on learning and professional experiences necessary to build healthier communities.  

The MSSW/MPH is trained to complement both disciplines that combine social work's focus on individual and community well-being with public health's emphasis on population health and prevention. “The dual degree program addresses sector needs by integrating both fields' overlapping standards and practices, such as advocacy, education, stakeholder collaboration, and intervention planning,” said Robert Hammarberg, DrPH, MPA, faculty associate. Through the coursework individuals gain the necessary skills to lead towards impactful careers in the field. 

Prospective students interested in learning more about the MSSW/MPH through UTRGV and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health can contact the admissions team at [email protected] or 713-500-9032. 

UTRGV’s participation in the program is pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

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For the 2025-2026 academic year

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Fall 2025 quarter (beginning in September)

Priority deadline: November 1, 2024

Final submission deadline: January 15, 2025

Priority deadline: Applications will be considered after the Priority deadline provided space is available.

Final submission deadline: Applicants cannot submit applications after the final submission deadline.

Degrees and GPA Requirements

Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.

Masters degree: This program requires a masters degree as well as the baccalaureate.

University GPA requirement: The minimum grade point average for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver must meet one of the following criteria:

A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate degree.

A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.

An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the recognized equivalent from an international institution supersedes the minimum GPA requirement for the baccalaureate.

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework completed for applicants who have not earned a master’s degree or higher.

Doctoral students are expected to enter the program with a basic proficiency in descriptive and inferential statistics. This knowledge is necessary for several of the required doctoral courses. If you lack this required statistical proficiency, you should plan to take a basic statistics course before enrolling at GSSW.

Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), C1 Advanced or Duolingo English Test are required of all graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who have been educated in countries where English is not the native language. Your TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test scores are valid for two years from the test date.

The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test score requirements for this degree program are:

Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 95

Minimum IELTS Score: 8

Minimum C1 Advanced Score: 200

Minimum Duolingo English Test Score: 125

Additional Information:

Read the English Language Proficiency policy for more details.

Read the Required Tests for GTA Eligibility policy for more details.

Per Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulation, international applicants must meet all standards for admission before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued, [per U.S. Federal Register: 8 CFR § 214.3(k)] or is academically eligible for admission and is admitted [per 22 C.F.R. §62]. Read the Additional Standards For International Applicants policy for more details.

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Other Required Materials

We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper. Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.

Transcripts and proof of degree documents for postsecondary degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States will be released to a third-party international credential evaluator to assess U.S. education system equivalencies. Beginning July 2023, a non-refundable fee for this service will be required before the application is processed.

Upon admission to the University of Denver, official transcripts will be required from each institution attended.

Three (3) letters of recommendation are required.  Letters should be submitted by recommenders through the online application.

Essays and Statements

Personal statement instructions.

The PhD Admission Committee considers your Statement of Professional and Educational Intent to be a significant part of your application. Respond openly and honestly to each section. The average statement length is approximately seven pages. Please double-space your statement. The Statement of Professional and Educational Intent must be written solely by you, the applicant, without the use of an editor. (Computer grammar/spelling checks and self-editing are permitted.)

Résumé Instructions

The résumé (or C.V.) should include all educational achievements, relevant work experience, research and/or volunteer work.

Additional requirements for this program:

Applicants may be contacted to schedule an admissions interview.

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Our program can only consider your application for admission if our Office of Graduate Education has received all your online materials and supplemental materials by our application deadline.

Application Fee: $65.00 Application Fee

International Degree Evaluation Fee: $50.00 Evaluation Fee for degrees (bachelor's or higher) earned from institutions outside the United States.

Applicants should complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. Visit the Office of Financial Aid for additional information.

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Master’s of Social Work MSW+PhD

Choose this program to develop an integrated perspective in which practice and research inform each other, build connections with internationally recognized faculty, and engage in research.

One Admission – Two Degrees

The combined MSW/PhD is a program that allows a single application and admission process. The PhD Program is for people who are interested in making a difference through practice informed research. We are preparing the next generation of social work scholars.

Eligibility

Applicants with a master’s degree in a related field or applicants with a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field are eligible to apply. Successful applicants among those whose highest degree is the bachelor’s must meet the following criteria.:

• 3.5 undergraduate GPA; and
• Have a B- or better in a research and a statistics class.

Estimated timeline to Degree Completion

• MSW Degree: 1 to 2 years
• PhD Coursework: 2 years
• Candidacy: 6 months to 1 year
• Dissertation: 1 to 2 years
• Total: 4.5-7 years

MSW/PhD students are eligible for a 25% or Graduate Research Associate (GRA) position during the MSW portion of their degree. These positions cover 50% of tuition costs and provide a stipend for 10 hours of work per week for nine months. Once in the PhD portion, students are eligible for a 50% GRA with tuition coverage in exchange for 20 hours of work per week for nine months.

For general questions about the MSW, please contact the MSW Office at [email protected].

For questions about the PhD Curriculum, please contact Dr. Mo Yee Lee, PhD Program Director, [email protected] .

For questions about the MSW+PhD application or general questions about the PhD Program, please contact Jennifer Nakayama, PhD Coordinator, at [email protected] or 614-292-6188 .