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Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
Description:
The mission of the program is to provide educational and research services to study social issues and problems according to the latest scientific methods in various fields of social work and its contemporary trends in a way that promotes sustainable development and innovation, and achieves partnership, self-resources, and community service.
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
Courses and Thesis
Degree
Ph.D.
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters
Place of study (female students)
College Headquarters in Buraydah - Al-Iskan Neighborhood
Required specialization
Master's in Social Work
Admission from outside the major
Admission from outside the specialty is not possible
Years of study
3
Study period
None
Number of Credit Hours
54
Credits required for graduation
54
STEP test
None
Other conditions
None
Tuition fees
72,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
3.75
of at least 4
2.75
of at least 100
80
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
20%
Differentiation test
30%
Educational goals :
1- Preparing research competencies capable of innovation and development and contributing effectively to community service.
2- Contributing to the realization of sustainable development based on the theoretical data of the approaches and trends of contemporary social work practice.
3- Enhancing scientific research skills in social work and its methodological tools and principles.
4- Enriching the creativity tools and critical thinking and analytical skills of researchers.
5- Accomplishing scientific research characterized by originality and innovation to advance the fields of professional practice of social work
Learning outcomes :
Knowledge and understanding
P1 To describe in depth the concepts and theories of professional practice in social work and the areas of scientific research.
P2 The student should summarize the knowledge production in the fields of social work and its relevance to his/her society.
P3 Interpret the current reality of the social work profession at the two levels: Theorizing and practicing in a way that enhances the outputs of the research presented in it.
Skills
M1 The student should understand the concepts and theories of professional practice in social work and areas of research.
M2 The student proposes solutions to emerging issues and problems in his/her field of specialization.
A3 The student should analyze social issues based on a diagnosis of the current situation, according to the latest statistics.
Contribute to scientific research according to the latest research priorities in his/her specialty.
Values, autonomy and responsibility
S1 The student is committed to integrity and scientific research ethics in his/her field of specialization.
S2 Takes responsibility for continuous self-learning that enables him to develop his personal and professional expertise and decision-making ability
S3 Participate actively in solving social issues in research groups.
Tracks :
N/A
Career opportunities:
Occupations/jobs for which students are being trained:
1- Faculty members
2- Social Researcher
3- Social Worker
4- Relevant professional sectors:
5. Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
6. Ministry of Health
7. Ministry of Education
8. Health Care Organizations
9- Charitable, voluntary and relief organizations and institutions
10. Social Development Centers
11. Social Research Centers
12. Disabled Care Organizations
13. Orphan care institutions
14. Juvenile delinquent care institutions
15. Prisons
16. Courts
17. Women's Charitable Organizations
The date and place of the differentiation test in the application summary after completing the application