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Ph.D. Program in Social Work
Application Instructions
The requirements for application for the SociaL Work Ph.D. program through the University of Kentucky are:
____ 1. Completed Graduate School application form.
____ 2. Official transcripts
We require transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended (University of Kentucky graduates are not required to submit UK transcripts). One set of transcripts should be sent to the Graduate School at the following address:
The Graduate School
University of Kentucky
Attn: Records Office
The Gillis Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0033A second set of transcripts should be sent to:
Dr. David Royse
Director, Doctoral Program
College of Social Work
637 POT
LExington, KY 40506-0027
____ 3. Official report of GRE scores (must be from the last five years).
____ 4. Application fee of $50 for domestic and $65 for International, if applicable
For the Graduate
School application form (link maintained by the Graduate School), the
appropriate codes are: College - GS, Degree - PHD, and Major - SOWK. These
materials
should
be
sent to:
The Graduate School
Gillis Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0033
If you want a copy of the U.K. Graduate School catalogue, please write to the Graduate School at the above address, call (859) 257-4613, or visit the Graduate School on-line (links to the UK Graduate School).
II. The following materials must be received by the College of Social Work.
____ 1. Application for admission to the Ph.D. in Social Work Program
____ 2. Three letters of recommendation (Two academic and one from employer)
____ 3. A resume
____ 4. A writing sample
____ 5. A personal statement of career goals, research interests, and reasons for pursuing doctoral studies (no more than 3 pages)
____ 6. A cover letter applying for a full-time student fellowship (if applicable, see the fellowships available)
These materials should be sent to:
Dr. David Royse
Director, Doctoral Program
College of Social Work
637 POT
Lexington, KY 40506-0027
The admission process involves: (1) Review of application materials by the doctoral admissions committee and (2) personal interviews of those recommended by the committee. It is suggested that you submit your application as soon as possible especially if applying for a fellowship.
We are pleased with your interest in the Ph.D. program in Social Work and look forward to receiving your application materials. If you have any questions, contact:
Dr. David Royse
Phone # 859-257-6659
FAX: 859-323-1030
E-mail: droyse@uky.edu
U.K.
Graduate School Application (links to UK Graduate School)
Ph.D. Program Application (pdf)
Three letters (pdf) to persons writing letters of
recommendation
Writing sample instructions
College of Social Work main phone number (859) 257-6650
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Last updated 6-17-11
