The Community

• KW population 300,000• 5th largest immigrant population in Canada• 2 universities – wide variety of research and scholarly

opportunities, tri-university library system (Laurier, Waterloo, and Guelph)

• Home of CIGI – Centre for International Governance Innovation

• Health Sciences Campus (including McMaster’s School of Medicine, UW’s School of Optometry and Pharmacy and Centre for Family Medicine).

• 40,000 sq ft facility with library, computer labs, unique circular classroom, spiritual room, interview viewing room, sense of community

• FSW downtown – many community partnerships (& great restaurants!)

Diversity and Equity

Committed to (and successful at) supporting diversity in all its forms, in our curriculum, our student body and our faculty culture.

Active Equity Committee and annual Equity Forum

Aboriginal Field of Study in MSW program International field placements for MSW

students

PhD Program

Provides students with the opportunities for advanced scholarship and professional growth.

Prepares graduates for leadership roles in higher education, research and specialized practice in governmental or private human service organizations.

Why Choose a PhD at Laurier?

Supportive environment for an incoming class of five or six full-time PhD students and one or two part-time students each year.

Faculty members are involved teachers, mentors and researchers whose work is recognized locally, nationally and internationally.

With diverse backgrounds and perspectives, faculty represent a broad range of interests in leading edge social research.

Why Choose a PhD at Laurier?

Faculty with solid practice backgrounds – balance of academic learning, research and practice.

Students have the opportunity to develop excellence in teaching and research.

We offer a four year minimum guaranteed funding package.

Criteria for Admission to PhD Program

Normally, MSW degree (other graduate degrees

considered) Minimum GPA of A- At least 3 years post-MSW social work

experience Professional competence Clear and creative thinking Ability to pursue independent study

Deadline for Applications

For Both Full-time and Part-time Programs:

January 15, 2016

Minimum Guaranteed Funding

Ensures that doctoral students receive a minimum of $19,000 in financial support for four years of doctoral-level study.

The MGF package may come from a variety of sources including:

internal awards external awards teaching assistantships research assistantships

Eligibility Requirements for Minimum Guaranteed Funding

Students must be registered full-time. Must maintain cumulative GPA of 10 (A-). During first year, PhD students must apply for

the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (if eligible). During second & third year, PhD students

must apply for a SSHRC or CIHR award. Must submit a satisfactory progress report by

July 1st each year.

External Sources of Funding

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada Doctoral Scholarship

CIHR Doctoral Awards

Overview: Three Components

Coursework: Seven required courses (half-credit each) One (half-credit) elective (usually directed

studies)

Comprehensive paper

Dissertation

PhD CURRICULUM

TERM

Term 1 (F) SK790 Social Work Thought and Theory DevelopmentSK791 Epistemology and the Nature of Social Work Knowledge SK702 Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Social Work Research

Term 2 (W) SK805 Applied Qualitative Research MethodsElective: Either Term 2 (W) or Term 3 (S)SK699 Fundamental Statistics for Social Work Research (Optional)

Term 3 (S) SK701 Multivariate Analysis for Social Work ResearchElective: If not taken in Term 2 (W)

Term 4 (F) SK820 Doctoral SeminarSK894 Writing for Publication

Residency Requirement: Students are required to be available to attend classes, and meet with student cohort and faculty members for the first four terms.

Full-time PhD Program

TERM

Term 5 (W)SK893 Comprehensive Paper

This is the period during which all requirements for the comprehensive paper must be completed.

Term 6 (S)

Term 7 (F)

Term 8 (W)SK899 PhD Dissertation

Dissertation Proposal

Dissertation

Expectation: Completion in four (4) years

Term 9 (S)

Term 10 (F)

Term 11 (W)

Term 12 (S)

Full-time PhD Program

Field Learning Option

May focus on advanced clinical practice, policy issues or international development among other possibilities.

An experience that will advance the student’s ability to conduct rigorous research that will have relevance for social work practice.

Students doing a field learning option are exempt from Doctoral Seminar and elective course.

Full-time: Domestic Students

$2,856.93 per term

Plus:

Incidental fees: approximately $400 per term

Optional health & dental plan: approx. $547.32 per

year (applied in fall term only)

PhD Tuition Fees: 2015-2016**Subject to change for 2016-2015

TERM SUGGESTED SCHEDULE

Term 1 (F) One of:SK702 Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Social Work Research ORSK790 Social Work Thought and Theory Development SK791 Epistemology and the Nature of Social Work Knowledge

Term 2 (W) SK699 Fundamental Statistics for Social Work Research (Optional) AND/ORSK805 Applied Qualitative Research MethodsNote: SK791 must be taken before SK805

Term 3 (S) SK701 Multivariate Analysis for Social Work Research

Term 4 (F) One of: (selection dependent on registration in Term 1)SK702 Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Social Work Research ORSK790 Social Work Thought and Theory Development

Maximum time to complete: 7 years

Part-time PhD Program

TERM SUGGESTED SCHEDULE

Term 5 (W) SK805 Applied Qualitative Research MethodsNote: SK702 must be completed before SK805ORElective choice

Term 6 (S) Elective: if not already completed

Term 7 (F) SK820 Doctoral SeminarSK894 Writing for Publication

Term 8 (W)

SK893 Comprehensive PaperTerm 9 (S)

Term 10 (F)

Term 11 (W)

Terms 12-21

• 30 months• 2.5 years

SK899 PhD Dissertation

Part-time PhD Program

Part-time: Domestic Students

$1,837.60 per term

Plus Incidental fees: approximately $145 per term

Total Cost:

$1,837.60 x 21 terms of tuition = $38,589.60

$145 x 21 terms of incidental fees = $3,045.00

Total (over 7 years): $41,634.60

Optional health & dental plan (applied in fall term only) : approx.

$547.32 per year

NOTE: Part-time students are not eligible for Minimum Guaranteed

Funding.

PhD Tuition Fees: 2015-2016**Subject to change for 2016-2017

QUESTIONS?

Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work 120 Duke St. W,

Kitchener, ON N2H 3W8

Web: www.wlu.ca/socialwork

Dr. Lea Caragata, lcaragata@wlu.ca

OR

Confidential Admissions E-mail: socialwork@wlu.ca

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