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Fernando Torres-Gil, a Lifetime of Service and Resiliency 

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A professor who has worn many hats in a long career as an educator and public official retires after more than three decades at UCLA.
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Capstone Projects Tackle Complex Social Issues

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Clients explore tough policy decisions with help from graduating UCLA Luskin students, including those in Urban Planning 
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L.A. County Supervisor Advocates ‘Poverty Disruption’ at Luskin Lecture

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Holly Mitchell wants to reweave the social safety net with an equity focus in the wake of COVID-19 and the stark inequalities it exposed.

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Upcoming Events

The 2024 election highlighted Latino voters' growing influence. Join us for a UCLA Luskin Lecture that explores their impact on politics, key issues and future policies.

This conversation will focus on the panelists' work in transportation equity, their professional pathways, and insights and advice to current students.

Attend this workshop to learn more about the Bohnett Fellowship at the LA Mayor's Office, Luskin Leadership Fellowship at the LA County Office of Child Protection and the Luskin Leadership Fellowship at the LAC Board of Supervisors Office. This workshop will cover details about the fellowships, applications, and selection process. These fellowships are only open to […]

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Present:

Doctoral Student Handbook (2024-2025)

Past:

Doctoral Student Handbook (2023-2024)

Doctoral Student Handbook (2022-2023)

Doctoral Student Handbook (2021-2022)

Doctoral Student Handbook (2020-2021)

Doctoral Student Handbook (2019-2020)

Doctoral Student Handbook (2018-2019)

Coursework

Fall Quarter: SW 229A, SW 249A, SW 284A, Statistics course

Winter Quarter: SW 229B, SW 249B, SW 284B, Statistics course

Spring Quarter: SW 229C, SW 249C, SW 284C, Outside course (Statistics or other), oral comprehensive exam preparation (independent study) if desired

Milestones

File Individualized Development Plan by May 30

File annual Progress Report by May 30

Participate in the End of the Year Consultation in June (scheduled in Spring quarter)

Coursework

Fall Quarter: Social & Behavioral Science course, SW 286C, advanced statistics or advanced research methods

Winter Quarter: Social & Behavioral Science course, SW 286C, advanced statistics or advanced research methods

Spring Quarter: Social & Behavioral Science course, SW 286C, advanced statistics or advanced research methods

Milestones

The first deadline to submit your written exam (publishable paper) is September 15.

Note: Faculty evaluate the publishable paper using this form.

File Mentored Research Project Plan by October 15.

File Study Plan by December 1.

File annual Progress Report by May 30.

File Mentored Research Project Report by June 1.

Coursework

Fall Quarter: SW 596B

Winter and Spring Quarters: SW 596B, SW 258

Milestones

The last deadline to submit your written exam (publishable paper) is December 15.

Note: Faculty evaluate the publishable paper using this form.

File annual Progress Report by May 30.

Coursework

SW 599

Milestones

File annual Progress Report by May 30.

TBA: Constitute Dissertation Committee

TBA: Defend Dissertation Proposal/File Advancement to Candidacy Form

TBA: Schedule and Defend Dissertation