North Carolina a &Amp; T State University · Greensboro, North Carolina

Ph.D. in Social Work (Joint Ph.D. With UNC Greensboro) at North Carolina a &Amp; T State University

PhD

What Should You Know About Ph.D. in Social Work (Joint Ph.D. With UNC Greensboro) at North Carolina a &Amp; T State University?

Ph.D. in Social Work (Joint Ph.D. with UNC Greensboro) is a research doctorate (PhD) at North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. It requires 48 credits: 21 hours of required courses, 15 hours of electives and 12 dissertation hours. Final project: dissertation, after written and oral comprehensive exams and a proposal defense.

How Ph.D. in Social Work (Joint Ph.D. With UNC Greensboro) Works

Degree
PhD in Social Work
Schedule
Part-time study offered
Credits
48 credits: 21 hours of required courses, 15 hours of electives and 12 dissertation hours
Final project
Dissertation, after written and oral comprehensive exams and a proposal defense

Admission to North Carolina a &Amp; T State University's PhD

Degree you need
Preferred undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above and graduate GPA of 3.5 or above

What North Carolina a &Amp; T State University's PhD Costs and How It's Funded

Funding
Financial support is guaranteed for the first year only, and only for full-time students

From ncat.edu, reviewed October 10, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Ph.D. in Social Work (Joint Ph.D. With UNC Greensboro) Compares

  • Its 48 credits compare with a median of 51 across social work PhDs that state credits.

Accreditation and North Carolina a &Amp; T State University's PhD

CSWE accredits social work programs at the bachelor's, master's and practice doctorate levels, not research doctorates, so Ph.D. in Social Work (Joint Ph.D. with UNC Greensboro) carries no CSWE status. PhD programs are covered by the university's institutional accreditation.

Similar Social Work PhDs at Other Schools

Social work PhDs sharing a format with this one: matching funding first, then the nearest schools.

Ph.D. in Social Work (Joint Ph.D. With UNC Greensboro) at North Carolina a &Amp; T State University: Common Questions

Is North Carolina a &Amp; T State University's PhD in Social Work Funded?

Financial support is guaranteed for the first year only, and only for full-time students.

How Long Is Ph.D. in Social Work (Joint Ph.D. With UNC Greensboro) at North Carolina a &Amp; T State University?

48 credits: 21 hours of required courses, 15 hours of electives and 12 dissertation hours, according to the school's program page.

What Do You Need to Apply to Ph.D. in Social Work (Joint Ph.D. With UNC Greensboro) at North Carolina a &Amp; T State University?

Preferred undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above and graduate GPA of 3.5 or above.

Compare Programs Like This One

Sources

  1. ncat.edu: Ph.D. in Social Work (Joint Ph.D. with UNC Greensboro) program page, reviewed October 10, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), accreditation

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