Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson State University PhD in Social Work

PhDPublicSchool of Social Work, College of Health Sciences

What Social Work Doctorates Does Jackson State University Offer?

Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi offers one social work doctorate: Ph.D. Program in Social Work.

Ph.D. Program in Social Work at Jackson State University

Ph.D. Program in Social Work at Jackson State University

PhD
Degree
PhD in Social Work
Credits
Minimum of 51 credit hours, excluding dissertation hours (39 core, 12 elective)
Final project
Dissertation, after a comprehensive examination
Degree you need
Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program or a master's degree in a related discipline, with a graduate GPA of 3.3 or above
Practice experience
For applicants with an MSW, at least two years of post-MSW experience preferred
GRE
Satisfactory performance on the GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) taken within the past five years

From Jackson State University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How Jackson State University Compares

  • Ph.D. Program in Social Work requires 51 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.

Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Jackson State University

research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
2

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 2 social work doctorates awarded by Jackson State University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 67th of 80 schools on this site that awarded any. These are awards conferred, not graduates or outcomes, and newer programs show none yet.

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Jackson State University PhD in Social Work: Common Questions

Can You Earn Jackson State University's PhD in Social Work Online?

No. Ph.D. Program in Social Work is taught in person.

What Do You Need to Apply to Jackson State University's PhD?

Ph.D. Program in Social Work: Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program or a master's degree in a related discipline, with a graduate GPA of 3.3 or above. For applicants with an MSW, at least two years of post-MSW experience preferred.

Does Jackson State University Require the GRE?

Ph.D. Program in Social Work: Satisfactory performance on the GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) taken within the past five years.

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Sources

  1. jsums.edu: Ph.D. Program in Social Work program page, reviewed October 10, 2026
  2. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 44.0701 (doctor's degrees, research and professional practice)

Every program on this site was checked on the school's own website in October 2026. CSWE status for practice doctorates comes only from the Council on Social Work Education's own directory, and program size from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) doctoral completions. Sponsored listings are labeled as ads and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs