The mission of the Doctoral Program in Social Work at the Steve Hicks School is to train the next generation of scientists and stewards of the social work discipline who are dedicated to advancing social justice and social change. We seek to prepare an exceptional cadre of scientists to provide leadership and education for the profession and conduct rigorous transdisciplinary research with the principal aim of advancing social work practice, eliminating social and health inequities, and enhancing human well-being.<br>The PhD in Social Work offers an interdisciplinary curriculum with emphasis on advanced research methods and statistics. The program requires 47 credit hours excluding dissertation.<br>The PhD Program in the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin is pleased to introduce this year's doctoral candidates. The candidates prepared a full curriculum vitae, a one-page summary, and statements of research area and teaching philosophy. Please feel free to contact them directly if you are interested in talking with them about your current faculty openings.