Tampa, Florida

USF PhD in Social Work

University of South Florida

PhDPublicSchool of Social Work, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences

What Social Work Doctorates Does USF Offer?

USF in Tampa, Florida offers one social work doctorate: Ph.D. in Social Work. Ph.D. in Social Work isn't admitting new students right now.

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Not admitting nowPh.D. in Social Work: Admissions are suspended in the 2026-27 catalog, with no Fall 2026 or Fall 2027 cohort.

Ph.D. in Social Work at USF

Ph.D. in Social Work at USF

PhD
Degree
PhD in Social Work
Schedule
Full-time cohort
Credits
Minimum of 42 credit hours post MSW/master's degree
Final project
Dissertation, after qualifying examinations and a dissertation proposal defense
Degree you need
Typically an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program or international equivalent; applicants with a master's in a related discipline are considered case by case. Master's GPA of at least 3.50

Ph.D. in Social Work at USF: full program profileUSF PhD page on catalog.usf.edu ↗

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

How USF Compares

  • Ph.D. in Social Work requires 42 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.

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USF PhD in Social Work: Common Questions

Can You Earn USF's PhD in Social Work Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to USF's PhD?

Ph.D. in Social Work: Typically an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program or international equivalent; applicants with a master's in a related discipline are considered case by case. Master's GPA of at least 3.50.

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Sources

  1. catalog.usf.edu: Ph.D. in Social Work program page, reviewed October 10, 2026

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