Directors & Faculty
Learn more about member benefits such as the annual conference, mentoring resource, new director toolkit, sample syllabi, and more.
Learn MoreProspective Students
Learn more about what continuing your education through GADE member colleges and universities can do for you and your career.
Learn MoreCurrent Students
Learn more about what resources are available for current students including funding, awards, job search, dissertation resources, grants, and more.
Learn MoreSocial 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!
Upcoming Events
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23Oct
Doctoral Networking Breakfast @ CSWE Annual Conference
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM EDT
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14Apr
2027 GADE Annual Conference
4/14/2027 to 4/16/2027 CDT
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15Apr
Annual Directors' Reception at #GADE2027
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM CDT
Recent News
6/1/2026 | GADE Social Work
Organization recognizes outgoing leaders and welcomes new and returning members to the Board of Directors.
4/10/2026 | Drs. Chapman, Walsh, & Okstad
This special issue, scheduled for publication in Summer 2027, will reflect on the past, present, and future of doctoral education in social work.
