Online Directory

Welcome to the Directory of Social Work Doctoral Programs, a directory developed by the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE) to help 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.

As of April 1, 2025, GADE has 125 member institutions representing 86 PhD Programs and 39 DSW Programs. Search below to view Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work and Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) programs!