Welcome to the School of Social Work, PhD Website

P. Morelli Dear Prospective Student:

Aloha welcome to this website and mahalo for your interest in doctoral education!

The Doctoral Program at the University of Hawaii, School of Social Work provides excellent preparation for careers in research, policy and teaching. The members of our graduate faculty are diverse, have strong records of scholarship and are committed to doctoral education. Our program offers opportunities in research in a wide variety of areas including social welfare, behavioral health, health, and social development within indigenous and international contexts.

A student in our program will work closely with a faculty mentor throughout her or his doctoral training; have applied research experience; opportunities to learn and practice teaching skills, develop and present at state and national conferences; and be actively involved in writing and publication.

In addition to coursework, a variety of career development supports are available to prepare for leadership in the profession such as writing and publication workshops, practice and preparation for job interviews and presentations.

A doctoral student in our program is an investment in the future of the social work profession and its commitment to the well-being of all people.

I encourage you to read the information about our program provided in this website. We are happy to send you hard-copy information about our program. You can reach me at (808) 956-6124 or email me at morelli@hawaii.edu or our PhD Program Specialist, Jennifer Kishida at (808) 956-3831 jenkishi@hawaii.edu with questions or to discuss your interest in doctoral education.

Again thank you for your interest in our program, I look forward to meeting you.

Aloha pumehana,

Paula T. Tanemura Morelli, Ph,D.
Doctoral Program Chair