It is a good time to pursue a PhD in Social Work. The profession increasingly demands evidence-based knowledge and expertise in research and evaluation to improve practice and the well being of vulnerable client populations. The following list summarizes several different career paths toward achieving this critical outcome for our communities:
University or College Professor: Research- or Teaching-Intensive Settings
Academic Administrative Leader
System-Wide Program Evaluator: University-Affiliated Research Center
Social or Community Service Administrative Leader
Health Services Administrative Leader
Think-Tank Researcher or Policy Analysis
System-Wide Program Evaluator: Public or Private Research Center