GADE Social Work

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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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.

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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!