UC Berkeley Social Welfare’s doctoral program develops scholars who make significant contributions to social work and social welfare teaching, research, policy, community engagement, and administration. The program is designed to inspire independence and originality of thought in pursuit of knowledge.
Our doctoral students are trained and equipped with the knowledge of professional practices, policies and programs required to address a wide range of contemporary societal problems. In addition to providing the educational climate conducive to creating innovative research scholars, we also train future educators who can inspire the next generation of social work practitioners and researchers.
Nationally and internationally recognized as leaders in their fields, our pre-eminent faculty conducts cutting-edge research on major issues facing California, the U.S. and the world. UC Berkeley Social Welfare has more faculty fellows of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare than any other school.