The PhD program requirements and policies are determined by three different organizational areas at the University of Minnesota:

• PhD in Social Work Program (the “program” or “department”).

• College of Education and Human Development or CEHD ( the “college”), and

• University-wide Graduate Education Requirements, as enforced by Graduate Student Services and Progress (GSSP) on behalf of the University’s Graduate School

College of Education and Human Development

The School of Social Work is part of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD).  CEHD is home to seven academic units, three college-wide centers, and many innovative initiatives and departmental centers. The mission of CEHD is to contribute to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. More information about the college is available here. 

The Graduate School

The mission of the Graduate School at the University of Minnesota is to ensure quality graduate education, advocate for the academic and professional development of graduate students, advance intellectual communication and scholarship across disciplines, and promote cultural diversity, scholarly integrity, and inclusivity. The Graduate School leads efforts to establish and review general policies and requirements that all graduate programs and students must follow. Please review Graduate School policies and education requirements.