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The requirements for application for the Joint Ph.D. program through the University of Kentucky are:
I. The following materials must be received by the Graduate School by February 1.____ 1. Completed Graduate School application form
____ 2. Two copies of official transcripts from each college/university attended
____ 3. Official report of GRE scores
____ 4. Application fee of $40 for domestic and $55 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 by February 1.
____ 1. Application for admission to the Joint Ph.D. in Social Work Program
____ 2. Three letters of recommendation (Two academic and one from employer)
____ 3. A resume
____ 4. A writing sample - (located at the end of the Application)
____ 5. A personal statement of career goals, research interests, and reasons
for pursuing doctoral studies
(no
more than 3 pages)
These materials should be sent to:
Desha Scanlon
615 Patterson Office Tower
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0027
The admission process involves: (1) Review of application materials by the doctoral admissions committee in the institution where you apply, (2) personal interviews of those recommended by the committee, (3) review by the Joint Program Admissions Committee, and (4) review by the Graduate School of the university where the candidate plans to matriculate. It is suggested that you submit your application as soon as possible.
We are pleased with your interest in the doctoral study in Social Work and look forward to receiving your application materials. Admission decisions will be made by April 1 and you will be notified soon thereafter. Please read the enclosed information carefully. If you have any questions, contact:
Desha Scanlon
Phone # 859-257-6652
FAX: 859-323-1030
E-mail: mdscan0@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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