Current PhD Students















Julian Quiros, MSSP+DA’17
Student, PhD in Social Welfare
“The Master of Science in Social Policy and Certificate in Data Analytics program not only equipped me with advanced quantitative skills and knowledge, but also prepared me to think critically about how these methods are being employed in the policy arena.”







Recent PhD Graduates











Kalen Flynn, MSW, MSSP, PhD
Graduate, PhD in Social Welfare
Assistant Professor, Jane Addams College of Social Work
“The education I received as a dual MSW/MSSP student allowed me to merge the real world experience of my field placements and internships with the theory and skills learned in the classroom.”






















Micheal L. Shier, PhD
“I received a really high level of support and mentorship during my PhD. The faculty demonstrate a genuine concern for the students in the PhD program and prepare them for the next steps that follow once they’ve completed the program.”








