PhDPsychology
Doctor of Social Work (Professional Doctorate)
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Social Work at La Trobe University is a professional doctorate for experienced practitioners in social work and human services who want to enrich their practice and undertake research in professional or community settings. Areas of study include social work practice, social policy, program evaluation, disability, ageing, youth and family welfare, and mental health. The degree offers an integrated program of research with supporting coursework in the first year, and candidates pursue a sustained investigation culminating in a thesis. Graduates move into academic research, higher education and public sector roles.
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