OpenFieldPh.D. in Social Work - Child Welfare & Behavioral Health Policy
University of Maryland, Baltimore · Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Distinguished social policy doctorate focusing on community intervention models, substance abuse recovery, child mental health systems, and urban social justice initiatives.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- 4-year funding package: $32,000/year stipend, full tuition remission, and health coverage
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $75
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- MSW or related master's degree with GPA 3.5+; post-master's clinical/policy experience preferred
- English Language
- TOEFL 90+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE not required
- Application Materials
- Research statement and published writing sample
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Maryland, Baltimore's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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