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Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
Overview
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
Not less than three academic years
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%
Learning Objectives
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.
Conducting original and innovative scientific research to advance the fields of social work practice.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
1. The student will deeply describe the concepts and theories of professional practice in social work and its scientific research areas.
2- The student summarizes the knowledge production in the field of social work and its relevance to their community.
3. To explain the current reality of the social work profession at both the theoretical and practical levels, in a way that enhances the outcomes of research presented in it.
Skills:
The student understands the concepts and theories of professional practice in social work and its research fields.
2. The student proposes solutions to emerging issues and problems in their field of specialization.
3. The student analyzes social problems based on diagnosing the current situation, according to the latest statistics.
To contribute to scientific research according to the latest research priorities in their specialization.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
1- The student is committed to integrity and scientific research ethics in his/her field of specialization.
2- He is responsible for continuous self-learning to enable him to develop his personal and professional expertise and decision-making ability.
3- Participate actively in solving social issues in research groups.
Tracks
N/A
Job opportunities
Occupations/jobs for which students are being trained:
Faculty members.
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- Healthcare institutions.
9- Charitable, volunteer, and relief associations and institutions.
10- Social Development Centers.
11- Social Research Centers.
12- Institutions for the care of people with disabilities.
13- Orphan Care Institutions.
14- Institutions for the care of delinquent juveniles.
15- Prisons.
16- Courts.
17 - Women's charitable associations.
The date and place of the differentiation test in the application summary after completing the application