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Brandeis University
Program in Social Policy
Waltham, MA
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Overview
Brandeis University / Program in Social Policy is located in Waltham, MA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Children, youth and families | |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Global health and development | |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Health and behavioral health | |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Assets and inequalities |
Degrees Awarded
Degree | Number Awarded |
---|---|
Doctoral Degrees | 15 |
Earning Your Degree
Part-time study available? | No |
Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
Distance learning programs available? | No |
Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
---|---|
Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Qualifying paper, 2-year residency |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
115
Applied
54
Accepted
23
Enrolled
Applying
55
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
---|---|---|---|
Fall deadline | January 2nd | January 2nd | No |
Entrance Requirements
Exam | Details | |
---|---|---|
Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, writing sample, at least 3-5 years of professional experience |
Exam | Details | |
---|---|---|
TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
Application deadlines for financial awards | January 2 |
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Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
144
Total Graduate Students
12%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 3.47% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 5.56% |
White or Caucasian | 42% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
Asian | 3.47% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
Two or more races | Not Reported |
Unknown | 32.64% |
Gender
Male (19%)
Female (80%)
Research
Focus of faculty research: | Health; mental health; substance abuse; children, youth, and families; aging; international and community development; disabilities; work and inequality; hunger and poverty |
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Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
United States
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
United States
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