Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Utah PhD in Social Work

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What Social Work Doctorates Does University of Utah Offer?

University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah offers one social work doctorate: PhD in Social Work, taught on campus.

PhD in Social Work at University of Utah

PhD in Social Work at University of Utah

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Degree
PhD in Social Work
Format
On campus
Credits
Minimum of 50 credit hours (36 hours of PhD core courses; at least 14 dissertation research hours)
Length
Three to five academic years of full-time study; six-year limit
Final project
Dissertation and defense
Degree you need
MSW from an accredited school of social work; a related master's accepted in exceptional circumstances
Practice experience
Two years of post-MSW professional experience recommended
GRE
GRE no longer required
Start terms
Fall

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

How University of Utah Compares

  • PhD in Social Work requires 50 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.

Social Work Doctorates Awarded at University of Utah

research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
4

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 4 social work doctorates awarded by University of Utah in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 56th 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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University of Utah PhD in Social Work: Common Questions

Can You Earn University of Utah's PhD in Social Work Online?

No. PhD in Social Work is taught on campus.

What Do You Need to Apply to University of Utah's PhD?

PhD in Social Work: MSW from an accredited school of social work; a related master's accepted in exceptional circumstances. Two years of post-MSW professional experience recommended.

Does University of Utah Require the GRE?

PhD in Social Work: GRE no longer required.

How Long Does University of Utah's PhD Take?

PhD in Social Work: Three to five academic years of full-time study; six-year limit (minimum of 50 credit hours (36 hours of PhD core courses; at least 14 dissertation research hours)).

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Sources

  1. socialwork.utah.edu: PhD 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