Hello, and welcome to the CUNY Academic Commons site for the Ph.D. Program in Social Welfare at the CUNY Graduate Center.

The Ph.D. Program in Social Welfare focuses on preparing students as professional scholars who will make a significant contribution to social work research and evaluation. The course of study to complete the degree includes required and elective courses, a First and Second examination, and completion of a dissertation. If you are interested in applying to the program, please visit the program’s page on The Graduate Center website. Similarly, please consult the program website for official course information: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/social-welfare/curriculum-and-degree-information

This site will serve as a resource for current students, including news, program highlights, funding, publication, quantitative research materials, and conference opportunities, as well as community resources. It will also house an ongoing archive of photos from program activities.

If you have suggestions about content, please email gcscocialwelfare@gmail.com.