The School of Social Work at Portland State University Ph.D. in Social Work and Social Research

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1 The School of Social Work at Portland State University Ph.D. in Social Work and Social Research A BRIEF OVERVIEW The course of study for the Ph.D. in Social Work and Social Research is focused on developing the doctoral student s capacity to conduct a comprehensive social problem analysis, propose innovative solutions related to the social problem, and design an evaluation that accounts for the perspectives of multiple stakeholders. The doctoral program strives to provide instruction and experience using a wide range of methods and skills needed in applied research, a balanced focus on policy and practice, and attention to understanding human behavior in diverse social contexts. The program objectives are: 1. To prepare researchers with knowledge, skills, and ethics who are capable of conducting scholarly inquiry in the areas of social work and social welfare. 2. To prepare graduates to conduct advanced social problem analysis. 3. To prepare graduates with knowledge and skills to develop, test, and evaluate multilevel interventions (individual, family, group, organizational, system, and/or policy) designed to address social problems. 4. To prepare graduates to assume leadership roles in the social welfare community; including, academic, policy practice, research/evaluation, and social welfare administration. 5. To provide an option to prepare university-level teachers qualified to provide instruction in undergraduate and graduate social work programs. Courses are taught in seminar style, providing students with an opportunity to engage in scholarly discussions about complex ideas and diverse viewpoints. To enhance the interdisciplinary perspective of the program, students are required to select relevant courses in other departments. After the core requirements are fulfilled, the program of study becomes significantly individualized as students plan their comprehensive exam paper and dissertation research in consultation with faculty advisers. The Ph.D. Program integrates policy, practice, and research by encouraging students to collaborate with faculty and investigators in affiliated institutes including: The Regional Research Institute for Human Services The Center for Improvement of Services to Children and Families Reclaiming Futures: Building Community Solutions to Substance Abuse and Delinquency A Brief Overview

2 The School of Social Work at Portland State University Ph.D. in Social Work and Social Research ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS The School of Social Work seeks to admit well-qualified students with diverse backgrounds whose career goals are consistent with its mission and graduate offerings. Admission criteria are applied equally to all applicants without regard to race, gender, age, handicap, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or religion. Admission selection is based on academic performance and potential, extent and quality of relevant experience, personal qualifications, and clarity and appropriateness of professional goals and objectives. Admission to the Ph.D. Program requires application both to the University's Office of Admissions and to the School of Social Work. Students enroll in the fall term only. Applications and all supporting materials must be received no later than January 15, for admission the following fall term. A personal interview may be requested by the School. Applicants are expected to possess a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree. However, students without a M.S.W. but who possess an advanced degree in a related field may be admitted if they have exceptional practice or research experience. Applicants whose career goal includes teaching in a school of social work are strongly advised to have at least two years post-m.s.w. practice experience before beginning the Ph.D. program. Transfer Students Students previously enrolled in a Ph.D. Program at another accredited university, who are in good standing, are eligible for admission to the Ph.D. Program in Social Work and Social Research at Portland State University (PSU). Students must apply through the normal admission process, meet the residency requirement, and may transfer up to 36 doctoral quarter credit hours, evaluated on a course by course basis. All transfer students must complete the Program s problem analysis sequence of courses, pass the comprehensive examination, and meet the dissertation requirements. As a part of the admission procedure, all applicants must furnish: Transcripts of undergraduate and graduate studies. GRE scores (Graduate Record Examination) from within the past five (5) years. A relevant example of scholarly or professional writing. A statement describing your professional interest and goals, consisting of words (no more than five double-spaced pages) related to seeking a Ph.D. in Social Work and Social Research. Please identify and discuss the social problem and research areas in which you are interested, recognizing that those may change over time; and in what ways this program will meet your needs. 1 Admissions Requirements

3 Four references, two of which should be academic. TOEFL scores, if appropriate. Any applicant whose native language is not English and who has not completed a degree from an accredited U.S. institution must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum paper score of 550 and 213 for computer-based testing. General Inquiries: TOEFL Services, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ , USA. ( 2 Admissions Requirements

4 English Language Proficiency Requirements: Graduate All graduate students whose first language is not English must meet the English language proficiency requirement prior to enrolling in academic classes. Please note that this requirement applies to all students, including resident aliens and citizens. Requiring valid proof of English language proficiency is a mandate of the Office of Graduate Studies (OGS); the Office of Admissions merely enforces the mandate. Thus, only the OGS (not Admissions) can approve any exceptions. If you have not met the English language proficiency requirement, please do not approach the OGS to ask for an exception or waiver. Instead, discuss your situation with the graduate coordinator in the academic department to which you are applying for admission. Depending on your special circumstances, the department may choose to submit a petition to the OGS asking for a waiver/amendment to the English language proficiency requirement. But please note that waivers/amendments are rarely granted. Some graduate departments will recommend admission without proof the English language proficiency; however, many will not. Please ask your graduate coordinator to explain your department's policy. Valid Proof of English Language Proficiency Completion of a bachelor's degree, master's degree or doctoral degree in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand or the U.S.; Minimum required official score on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the PSU Institutional TOEFL, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, or the Pearson Test of English- Academic (PTE); or Test score more than two years old if the score exceeded the minimum requirement and you have maintained continuous residency in the United States since the exam date. 1

5 Minimum Test Score Requirements Paperbased Computerbased 550* 213* ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS TOEFL Internet-based minimum overall score of 80*: minimum subscore of 18* in reading & writing IELTS 6.5* overall; minimum 6.5* on reading & writing PTE- Academic 60 overall *Some graduate programs require higher scores. Consult your academic department's graduate coordinator to verify minimum score requirements. Invalid Proof of English Language Proficiency Test score less than Portland State's minimum requirement; Test score more than two years old (unless you have lived in the United States since the exam date); or Institutional TOEFL score from any school except PSU PSU Institutional TOEFL Applicants to Portland State may take an Institutional TOEFL on campus. The Portland State Institutional TOEFL is offered on campus several times each year: one week prior to the beginning of fall term; and midway through fall, winter, and spring terms. Contact the Office of Admissions or , extension [toll free in the U.S.] for exact test dates and registration information. International TOEFL Scores from the International TOEFL are valid worldwide. Visit the TOEFL web site ( for information about testing and ordering score reports. When ordering test score reports, please use Portland State's institutional code: For further information about the English Language Proficiency Requirement, contact International Admissions at or Source:

6 ~ Portlan~'~EtR~rT~ Information for Graduate Applicants Admission to graduate study is granted on the basis of evidence of suitable preparation and the probability of success in the intended fidd of study. Application Instructions Applicants must submit two separate application packets. Application.Packet 1: The Office of Admissions Return the following items to the Office of Admissions, Registration, and Records as a complete packet: University Application for Graduate Admission form. $50.00 non-refundable application fee*. The fee is good for one caleodar year. Pay by check or money order. Do not sefid cash. Credit card payments can only be submitted with the online application at: One official transcript (in a sealed [closed] envelope from the issuing institution) from each post-secondary institution attended. (A transcript from PSU is not required.) Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not received a baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree from the United States, Australia, English Speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom are required by the University to submit official TOEFL, IELTS or PTE-Academic scores as detailed on page 2. and Application Packet 2: The Graduate Program Department Return the following iterrts to the specific gnduate pmgnm department to which you are applying as a complete packet: The Graduate Application form provided by the specific department or the enclosed Departmeotal Graduate Admission Application form. CHECK WITH THE SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT TO SEE IF THEY PROVIDE A GRADUATE APPLICATION FORM/PACKET BEFORE FILLING OUT THE ENCLOSED DEPARTMENTAL GRADUATE ADMISSION APPLICATION. One transcript (official or unofficial, as requested by the specific departmeot) from each post-secondary institution attended. Additional documentation as required by the department (applicants must contact the department for a list of required documents). These may include: Letter(s) of recommendation (departments may have specific forms) Official test scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.; TOEFL, IELTS or PTE-Academic for international students) Essay or statement Resume For those departments that require a departmental entrance exam, applicants must arrange a testing date. Failure to supply complete and accurate information will delay the admissions process and subject the applicants to the University's policies governing academic dishonesty. Application Priority Deadlines Fall Term: April 1 Winter Term: September 1 S,pring Term: November 1 SummqSession: February 1 Some departments have established earlier deadlines than the ones listed above or will admit students only for sdected terms. Applicants should check with departments before applying. Ifthe department has established an earlier deadline, completed application packets must be received by both the department and the Office of Admissions, Regisuation, and Records by the deadline date. International students with F-1 orj-1 Visas have earlier recommended filing dates in some cases: Fall, March 1; Wlnter, July 1; Spring, November 1; Summer, February 1. General University Guidelines PSU students are required to be familiar with, and comply with, all rules and regulations governing graduate study as set forth in the PSU Bulletin. Important: Students who do not register for the term in which they are admitted are subject to admission cancellation unless they notify the Office of Admissions, Registration, and Records and the graduate program department of their intent to change their term of enroument. Notification must be given prior to the start of the term for which the student was admitted. *Subject to change by the Oregon University System.

7 English Language Proficiency Requirement for Graduate.Students All graduate students whose first Ia:nguage is not English must meet the English language proficiency requirement prior to enrollment in academic classes. Please note that this requirement applies to all students, including permanent residents and citizens. Requiring valid proof ofenglish language proficiency is a mandate ofthe Office of Graduate Studies (OGS); the Office of Admission, Registration, and Records merely enforces this mandate. Thus, only OGS (not Admissions, Registration, and Records) can approve any exceptions. Applicants who have not met the English language proficiency requirement must discuss their situation with the graduate coordinator in the academic department (rather than approach OGS to ask for an exception or a waiver). Depending on the circumstances, the department may choose to submit a petition to OGS asking for a waiver/amendment to the English language proficiency requirement Please note that petitions regarding this issue come from the depattment, never the student, and that waivers/ amendments are rarely granted. Some graduate departments will recommend admission without proofof English language proficiency; however, many will not Applicants should consult with the department's graduate coordinator for an explanation for the department's policy. The Office ofgraduate Studies at Portland State accepts the scores of five standardized exams as proof of English language proficiency: 1) the International TOEFL [typidilly a computer-based test], 2) the PSU Institutional TOEFL [always a paperbased test], 3) the Internet-based TOEFL, 4) the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and 5) the Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-Academic). Valid proof of English language proficiency: 1. Completion of a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a college/university in the United States, Australia, English Speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom; 2. Minimum required official score on the International TOEFL, PSU Institutional TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic; 3. Test scores (as described above) that are more than two years old ifthe score exceeded the minimum requirement and the applicant has maintained continuous residency in the U.S. since the exam date. Test Score Minimums for all Gradu~ms Paper-based TOEFL Computer-based TOEFL Internet-based TOE IELTS PTE- Academic 550* 213* Minimum overall score of 6.5* 80"': Minimum subsores of: Minimum subscores of: 6.S* in reading & IS* in reading and writing writing *Some graduate programs may require higher scores. Applicants should consult with the graduate coordinator in the academic department to verify the required minimum score. 60 overall Invalid proof of English language proficiency: 1. Test score less than the minimum requirement; 2. Test score more than two years old (unless the applicant has lived q:>ntinuously in the U.s. since the exam date), or; 3. Institutional TOEFL score from any school except PSU. PSU Institutional TOEFL The PSU Institutional TOEFL is offered at various times during the year: Contact the Offi. e ofadmissions, Registration, and. Records (at indadm@pdx.edu) for specific dates and registration information. Important; Ifthe acadendc department recommends admission, but the applicant has not met the English language proficiency requirement, enrollment will be restricted to English as a Second Language (ESL) classes until the English language proficiency requirement has been met.

8 University Application for Graduate Admission Portland State UNIVERSITY POHTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY 01 FICE OF Al>JI,lISSIONS P.O. BOX 751 POtrf l.r\nll, OH ')7;t07 Please submit wltb a SSO non-refundable fee. See payment metbods on reverse. Term/year you are applying for. Choose one: o Fall 0 Winter 0 Spring 0 Summer Year Have you previously applied to or ever attended PSU? DYes ( last term/yr attended) 0 No Intended degree and major Check the degree you are applying for in the box at right, and enter the code, from page 3, for your majores) below: DODD DODD DODD 1. Social Security Number: ::-- PSU ID Number: (If'-.:-I,,,-.7 dy "''''l-ssu-."''''d=-) (See Disclosure and Consent Statement on reverse) 2. Legal Name Last (Family) First Middle. 3. Otber names tbat may appear on your academic records CONTACT INFORMATION 4. Current mailing address Number and Street County_"-- City State/Province Zip/ Postal Code Nation Home Phone Alternate Phone E-mai... l Masters D MEd(GTBP) DMPA Doctoral DMA DMBM DMPAE DBdD DMS DMB~ DMPH DPhD DMAT DMFA DMSB DMST DMIM DMSW Certificate DMBA DMArch DMURP DCRTGR DMRBD DMM DMUS S. Permanent mailing address Number and Street County City State/Province Zip/ Postal Code Nation Home Phone Alternate Phone E-mai.l Emergency Contact Information Name Relationship to Student~ Address Phone PERSONAL INFORMATION 7. Date ofblrtb 8. Gender 0 Male 0 Female -1-1 Month Day Year 9. Are you a U.s. citizen? 0 Yes 0 No 10. Are you a Permanent Resident oftbe U.S.? 0 Yes 0 No If yes, date permanent resident card was issued: --:-- (Attach copy of front and back of Permanent Resident card) 11. Ifyou are neltber a citizen nor a Resident Alten, please list tbe following: Current visa type Date Issued Country of birth Country ofcitizenship 12. Have you ever served In tbe United States military? 0 Yes 0 No 13. Would you like to receive Information regarding Veterans Benefits? 0 Yes 0 No The Oregon University System must seek to identify the ethnic background ofapplicants for admission in compliance with federal reporting requirements. You are encouraged to supply this information but may decline without prejudicing your application In any way. 14. Are you Hispanic or LatinO? 0 Yes 0 No ls. Wbatis your Race? 0 Black or African American, Non-Hispanic 0 White 0 Asian o Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 0 American Indian or Alaskan Native -=-::-:--:= (Tribal affiliation)

9 PREVIOUS EDUCATION List each community college, junior college, four-year college, or university (Induding PSU) you have attended, beginning with the most recent Note: Failure to provide this information subjects you to cancellation from the University. An official transcript Is required from each post-secondary Institution. 0IlIce UseOniy Institution ldcation (CIIy&S1ate) DalEsAllEnded (Mon\h&Year) Degree Rereived/ Dare to / to / to / to / to / TUITION CLASSFICATION 16. Are you claiming tuition classification as an Oregon Resident? 0 Yes 0 No If yes, completion of all questions In this section Is required. Failure to do so may result In your dasslfication as a non-resident If you are under the age of 24 and are dependent on an Oregon resident, you must also complete the parent/guardian section. Additional information may be requested. 17. Did a parent or legal guardian claim you as a dependent for the prior tax year? 0 Yes 0 No lb. Did a parent or legal guardian provide at least half of your financial support In the last12 months? If you answered yes on question 17 or 18, you must complete the Parent/Guardian section 19. Have you residec\ In Oregon for 12 Consecutive months? 0 Yes 0 No [fyes, when did your most recent continuous presence in Oregon begin? 0 Yes 0 No Applicant Parent/Guardian 20. Ifyou have an Oregon driver's license, list the date ofissuance: 21. Date of purchase/lease of Oregon residential property (month/year) 22. Employment information (for parent/guardian If you answered yes to question 17 or 18) Employer l - city/state to (dates employed) to (dates employed) Employer l clty/state to to 23. Last two years you filed Oregon Income taxes 24. Old you, your spouse, parent or legal guardian enter military service from Oregon? DYes 0 No Ifyes, when: 25. Are you, your spouse, parent or legal guardian on active duty stationed in Oregon? DYes 0 No SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER DISCLOSURE AND CONSENT STATEMENT You are asked to voluntarily provide your Social Security Number to assist the Oregon University System (OUS), and organizations conducting studies for or on behalf ofous, In developing. validating. or administering predictive tests; administering student aid programs; Improving Instruction; Internal Identification of students; collection of student debts; or comparing student educational experiences with subsequent workforce experiences. OUS will dlsdose your Social Security Number only If the studies are conducted in a manner that does not permit personal identification of you by individuals other than representatives of OUS, or the organizations conducting the study for OUs, and only if the information Is destroyed when no longer needed for the purposes for which the study was conducted. By providing your Soc~ Security Number, you are consenting to the uses Identified above. This request Is made pllrsuant to ORS and Provision of your Social Security Number and consent to Its use Is not required, and if you choose not to do so you will not be denied any right. benefit, or privilege provided by law. You may revoke your consent or the use of your Social Security Number at any time by writing to the Office of Admissions, Registration, and Records. I certify that ail statements on this application are complete and true. Furnishing false or Incomplete Information on an admission application Is Academic Fraud and subject to disciplinary procedures through the Office of Graduate Studies and the Office ofstudent Affairs. I understand that If Lam admitted and do not enroll for the term In which I am admitted, my admission will be canceled However, I further understand that If I wish to move my admission to a future term (within one calendar year of my original term ofadmission), I must request this option by contacting my department and the Office of Admissions; this request must occur before the end of the fourth week of the term of my original admission (this option may not be possible In all programs). Otherwise, I wid need to submit a new application and non-refundable application fee. Applicant Signature: Date; - Submit completed form with a check or money order for the $50 application fee payable to Portland State University. Note: credit card payments can only be accepted with the online application which can be found at:

10 GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM CODES MASTER'S PROGRAMS InterdisclpUnary Studies' 1ST Interdisciplinary Studies, MAo MS SSGN Systems Science, MS College'of Liberal Arts & Sciences ANTH Anthropology, MA, MS BI Biology, MAo MS CH Chemistry, MA, MS COMM Communication, MA, MS CR Conflict Resolution, MA, MS CWR Creative Writing, MFA Ee Economics, MA, MS ENG English, MAo MAT ENVM Environmental Management, MEM ESM Environmental Science & Management, MS Foreign Languages, MA, MAT FR GER IPN SPAN FLL GNAL GNSS GEOG G GHYD HST MTH PH PSYM French German Japanese Spanish Foreign Literature & Language, MA General Arts & Letters, MAT, MST General Social Science, MAT, MST Geography, MA. MS Geology, MA. MS Geology option: Geohydrology, MAo MS History. MA Mathematics. MA. MS, MAT, MST Physics, MAo MS Psychology. MA. MS Science, MAT, MST ME MFGE MSE SOE SYSE Mechanical Engineering, MS, MEng Manufacturing Engineering, MEng Materials Science & Engineering, MS Software Engineering, MSE Systems Engineering, MEng School offine & Performing Arts ARCM Architecture, MArch CAP Contemporary Art Practices, MFA Music MUS Music, MA, MS MUSC Conducting, MM MUSP Performance, MM IZST Jazz Studies, MM TA Theater Arts, MA, MS Graduate School ofsocial Work SW Social Work, MSW College of Urban & Public Affairs CCI Criminology & Criminal lustice, MS HMP Health Management & Policy, MPH HP Health Promotion, MPH HS Health Studies, MAo MS PA Public Administration, MPA PAEX Public Administration, MPAE (Executive) PAHA Public Administration: Health Administration, MPA PS Political Science, MA, MS URP Urban & Regional Planning. MURP USP Urban Studies, MUS SCBI Biology DOCTORAL PROGRAMS SCCH SCGN SCGL SCPH SOC SHSM STAT TESL Chemistry General Science Geology PhySiCS Sociology, MAo MS Speech and Hearing Science, MA, MS Statistics. MS Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, MA Writing, MAo MS Doctor ofeducation (EdD) Degrees Educational Leadership ELEA Administration ELCI Curriculum & Instruction ELPE' Postsecondary Education ELSC Special & Counselor Education Doctor of PhIlosophy (PhD) Degrees WR BIOD Biology CHMD Chemistry School of Business Administration CEEV Civil & Environmental Engineering BA BUSiness Administration, MBA CS Computer Science IMGT International Management, MIM ECB Electrical & Computer Engineering FI NA Financial AnalySis, MS BSGN Environmental Sciences and Resources RED Real Estate Development, MRED MTED Mathematics Education MTHS Mathematical Sciences Graduate School of Education MEeD Mechanical Bngineering Education Options, MA, MS PAP Public Affairs & Policy EDCI Ed: Curriculum and Instruction PHAP Applied Physics EDCN Ed: Counseling PSYA Applied Psychology EDML Ed: Media/Librarianship SOCD SOCiology and Social Inequality EOSP Ed: Special Education SWSR Social Work & Social Research EOLP Ed: Educational Leadership and Systems Science: Policy SSGN Systems Science EOME Elementary Education, MEd (GTEP) SSAN Anthropology EDMS Secondary Education. MEd (GTEP) SSBA Business Administration SSCE Civil & Environmental Engineering College of Engineering & Computer Science SSEC Bconomics CEEV Civil & Environmental Engineering, MS, SSEM Bngineering Management MEng SSMA Mathematics CS Computer Science, MS 55MB Mechanical Bngineering ECE Electrical & Computer Engineering, MS, SSPY Psychology MEng ETM Engineering & Technology Mgmt, MS Engineering Management, MEnu EMPM Project Management EMTM Technology Management, SSSO TECD UST Sociology Technology Management Urban Studies GRADUATECERTlnCATEPROGRAMS (CRTGR) GCAC GCCD GCAS GCCL GCCS GCCI GCCA GCCM GCCC GCOA GCDD GCDS GCES GSEN GCEG GCVG GCER GCFM GCGI GRNC GCHG GCHY GCIP GCIT GCCT GCLO GCMF GCMS GCPD GCNM GCRB GCSL GCSO GCSM GCSA GCSU GCSE GCAL GCTB GCTM GCTR GCUD Addictions Counseling Analog & Microwave Circuit Design Applied Statistics Children's & Young Adult Literature Communication Systems Computational Intelligence Computer Architecture & Design Computer Modeling & Simulation Computer Security Design Automation Digital Design Digital Signal Processing Earth & Space Sciences for K 12 Educators Energy Systems Engineering Geology Environmental Geology Environmental & Resources Economics Food Marketing & Logistics Geographic Information Systems Gerontology Hydro-Geology Hydrology Image Processing Infant/ToddJer Mental Health Integrated Circuit Testing, Verification, & Validation Lasers & Opto-electronics Marital, Couple, & Family Counseling Mathematics for Middle School Teachers New Product Development Management Nonprofit and Public Management Real Estate Development Service Learning and Community-Based learning Software Engineering Strategic Management of Technology Student Affairs in Higher Bducation Sustainabllity Systems Engineering Fundamentals Teaching Adult Learners Technological Entrepreneurship Technology Management Transportation Urban Design