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Torres-Gil on Biden’s Plans for Older Americans

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He calls for an intergenerational framework to shift the focus from the needs of people over 50 and instead see all issues as aging issues.

Cohen on Involuntary Psychiatric Detentions as a Social Justice Issue

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The rate at which Americans are confined against their will under mental health laws has increased dramatically over the past decade.

Ritterbusch Part of International Team of Scholars Studying Child Rights and Well-Being

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UCLA Luskin researcher is principal investigator of the Uganda component of the multi-country project.

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Upcoming Events

Join James Suazo to learn about different approaches to social change, direct action/community organizing, and power building ecosystems.

The fair will bring employers together with graduate and undergraduate students pursuing careers and internships in the fields of public affairs, public policy, urban planning and social welfare.

Students interested in a career in strategic communications, public affairs, and advocacy can learn from the Principal and Senior Advisors of JCI Worldwide, a leader in communications, advocacy, and public affairs.

MSW students can learn about the process and timeline of licensure in CA, along with requirements and additional tips from NASW-CA Executive Director Kimberly Warmsley.

Naomi Klein will deliver the 3rd Annual Distinguished Lecture in Ideas and Organizing.

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Preparing for Your PhD Dissertation

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Present:

Doctoral Student Handbook (2024-2025)

Past:

Doctoral Student Handbook (2023-2024)

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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