Spalding University

PhD, Public Administration

Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.

What you need to apply

GRENot stated
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)Required
TOEFL scores must be submitted. Acceptable TOEFL scores are 600 for the paper version, 120 for the computer version and 95 for the web version.
Minimum GPARequired
3.3 GPA or equivalent
Recommendation lettersRequired
3 letters
Prior degreeRequired
Master's Degree in Social Work
Statement of purposeRequired

“Minimum of a 3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average during their MSW studies.”

“Three recommendation letters from professional and/or academic sources (e.g. former professors, supervisors, etc.)”

“A written statement of purpose describing the following: professional goals and how a DSW degree will help the applicant achieve them”