Program Details
Walden University offers a Social Work Administration specialization within its PhD in Social Work degree program. Graduates will be able to pursue careers as postsecondary educators, researchers, evaluators, or advisors to social work agencies.
The curriculum focuses on an in-depth understanding of organizational behavior to be able to better assess the effectiveness of social work organizations. Students will learn effective management and planning skills to improve their organization’s ability to improve outcomes for its clients. Classes discuss program development and implementation, leadership, community relations, and staff development and training.
Topics of study within this specialization include:
- Human services administration
- Leadership development
- Diversity and multiculturalism
- Program and practice evaluation
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Walden University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Additional Materials May Be Requested, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- This program requires at least two on-campus residencies.
Restricted States
New York, Rhode Island