Doctoral Program Curriculum

Below is comprehensive information regarding the Doctoral (S3) Program curriculum in Social Welfare Science, designed to cultivate leaders and critical thinkers in the field of social welfare. This curriculum encompasses a strong theoretical foundation, in-depth research methodologies, and a focus on contemporary social issues to foster academic contributions and innovative solutions for society.

Semester 1

Code	COURSE	Credits
SPKS900015	Philosophy of Science and Social Theory	2
SPKS900016	Research Methods and Social Intervention	2
SPKS900003	Social Welfare Theory	3
SPKS900004	Seminar on Social Policy and Legislation	3
SPKS900005	Seminar on Social Development and Community Development	3
	Total Credits for Semester 1	13

Semester 2

Code	COURSE	Credits
SPKS900006	Seminar on Social Development Program Evaluation	2
SPKS900007	Social Intervention Strategies	2
SPKS900008	Seminar on Social Research Methods	3
	Total Credits for Semester 2	7

Semester 3

Code	COURSE	Credits
SPKS900017	Research Proposal Examination	8
	Total Credits for Semester 3	8

Semester 4

Code	COURSE	Credits
SPKS900018	Research Results Examination (1)	18
	Total Credits for Semester 4	18

Semester 5

Code	COURSE	Credits
SPKS900019	Research Results Examination (2)	20
	Total Credits for Semester 5	20

Semester 6

Code	COURSE	Credits
SPKS900020	Publication of Research Results in International Journals	18
SPKS900021	Dissertation Defense	4
	Total Credits for Semester 6	22