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Frequently Asked Questions by PhD Applicants

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About The Application Process

1. Do I have to take the GRE examination?

2. What are the categories of admission?

3. What are the criteria for admission?

4. What happens after I submit my application?

5. What if I miss the application deadline?

6. How many students apply each year and how many are admitted?

7. How high do my grades have to be?

8. How high do my GRE's have to be?

9. What if I don't have an MSW?

10. What if I don't have two years of post-MSW practice experience?

11. How can I refresh my statistic skills?

12. How is the applicant's background in statistics evaluated?

13. Can I visit the School?

Questions About the Practical Aspects

1. Can I begin my studies in January?

2. When and where are the classes held?

3. Can I take a course to "try out" the program before I am admitted?

4. What type of financial aid is available?

5. What kind of health care is available?

6. Does the Program help with job placement upon graduation?

7. How does the program help prepare students for the job market?

8. Can I keep my job?

9. I am from out-of-town. Is it possible to live on $19,000 per year in Baltimore?

10. Can I take courses in other schools or programs?

11. Can I enroll part-time?

12. Is there a maximum time limit?

13. How long does it take to complete the program?

14. What will my workload be like?

Questions About the UMB SSW PhD Program

1. What are the qualifications of the faculty?

2. Will I be able to find a dissertation advisor qualified in my area of specialization?

3. I am an international student. Why should I consider the University of Maryland?

4. What kinds of jobs do your graduates have?

5. I am a member of a minority group. Is the University of Maryland a good choice for me?

6. Does this program prepare me for advanced clinical practice?

7. When was the Program established?

8. What specializations does the Program offer?

9. What opportunities do students have to gain research experience?

10. Does the program provide support for qualitative as well as quantitative research?

11. What is the social climate in the PhD program?

12. How does the Doctoral Program prepare students for teaching?

13. How much is the tuition?

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