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PhD Programs in Social Work in San Juan, Puerto Rico for 2024

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PhD Programs in Social Work

San Juan is the capital city of Puerto Rico and also the most populated with around 400,000 residents. It has a solid health system and other amenities. San Juan 136 public schools under the Department of Education and has 9 influential campuses and other smaller colleges.

Social work is a career field that focuses on providing help and support to those in need. After completing a program or course, professional social workers may have the education necessary to develop community programs, provide counseling and legal support for families, or advocate for children’s rights during divorce and custody cases.

There are several institutions for higher learning located throughout Puerto Rico, with The University of Puerto Rico being the oldest and largest. As a territory of the United States, citizens may have access to additional opportunities for education.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.