Why Choose Barry University?

The Ph.D. program in social work:

• is designed with late afternoon and evening courses to accommodate employment
• can be completed by many students in 3-4 years of study (must be completed within 8 years of initial matriculation)
• emphasizes close advisement and faculty support as students implement their course of study
• is unique in its attention to developing teaching skills among doctoral students through course work in social work education, teaching practicum opportunities, and adjunct teaching assignments in the MSW program.
• aims to produce scholars and educators who are practice-centered
• provides an interdisciplinary experience in research methodology courses, which prepare students for both qualitative and quantitative methods
• in addition to a 49-credit core curriculum, offers a rich elective menu of intensive short courses on special topics
• provides applied research opportunities through practicum and research assistantship experiences
• structures and supports completion of the dissertation through specialized seminars
• admits small cohorts of students in order to promote cohesive, collegial doctoral student groups who move through the program together in a mutually supportive context
• limits classes to 12 students
• fosters a climate of collegiality and mutuality among doctoral students and faculty
• provides a superlative multicultural context for research within the diverse, changing environment of Miami and South Florida