• 2026 GADE Annual Conference

    The Future We Shape: Anticipating the Future of Doctoral Education in Social Work

    Hosted by Loyola University Chicago
    April 15-17, 2026
    Downtown Chicago, IL

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    Social Work
    Doctoral Programs

    Find the program that fits you today!

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    Quality Guidelines
    for PhD Programs
    in Social Work

    Guidance for the development, review, and improvement of PhD programs.

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The Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work's mission is to promote excellence and equity in social work doctoral education through networking, capacity building, and stewardship of the profession.

Directors & Faculty

Learn more about member benefits such as the annual conference, mentoring resource, new director toolkit, sample syllabi, and more.

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Prospective Students

Learn more about what continuing your education through GADE member colleges and universities can do for you and your career.

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Current Students

Learn more about what resources are available for current students including funding, awards, job search, dissertation resources, grants, and more.

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Social Work Doctoral Program Directory

The GADE Social Work Doctoral Program Directory is developed by the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE) to assist prospective and current students, social work faculty, and others learn about the varied characteristics of social work doctoral programs in a unified format. Since 1978, GADE has produced several iterations of the "GADE Guide", which offers a brief overview of the diverse doctoral programs offered by member institutions. Click below to view the directory of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work and Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) programs! 


 

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Recent News

Joint Statement on Reclassifying Social Work Degrees
2/2/2026 | Social Work Leadership Roundtable
The organizations representing the Social Work Leadership Roundtable urge the U.S. Department of Education to include social work in its proposed definition of professional degrees.
Statement on Recent National Events
1/28/2026 | GADE Board of Directors
A statement on behalf of the GADE Board of Directors regarding recent national events.
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