PhD in Social Welfare
Welcome Prospective Students
We appreciate your interest in the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, Department of Social Work, PhD in Social Welfare Program.
The PhD in Social Welfare program prepares students for leadership in the advancement of social welfare education, practice, policy development, and research. The program promotes social justice and global understanding through scholarly inquiry using indigenous and mixed method approaches. Emphasis is placed on knowledge development which enhances the wellbeing of Native Hawaiians and the diverse people and communities of Hawai‘i and the Asian-Pacific Region.
Please peruse our website to learn more about the program and admissions. For more information, please review the information on this site, or contact Jennifer Kishida, PhD Program Assistant, at jenkishi@hawaii.edu.
Statement of Purpose
The Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health PhD in Social Welfare program prepares students for leadership in the advancement of social welfare education, practice, policy development, and research. The program promotes social justice and global understanding through scholarly inquiry using indigenous and mixed method approaches. Emphasis is placed on knowledge development which enhances the well-being of Native Hawaiians and the diverse people and communities of Hawai‘i and the Asian-Pacific Region.