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The Department of Social Work offers a wide range of expert specialisations in Health, Mental Health and Disability; Family Violence and Child and Family Welfare; and Criminal Justice

The Department of Social Work’s Graduate Research and PhD programs strive to improve health and wellbeing through national and international collaboration. Underpinned by Indigenous leadership and methodological pluralism, the department aims to reinforce community ties and connect research to practice in areas of policy, teaching and training. The Department of Social Work proudly supports scholarly pathways for Indigenous academics to lead research projects and create a network of new generation Indigenous supervisors.

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The Department of Social Work is seeking high achieving students who are curious, committed, and have the desire to translate knowledge and change systems to promote positive wellbeing outcomes. The Department offers three graduate pathway options: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and a Master of Advanced Social Work (Research).

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Graduate Research and PhD studies in Social Work build on consolidating and enhancing leadership skills through new knowledge and evidence, informed practice and refined research skills. Students have part-time study options to facilitate work, study and family life balance. Career opportunities include moving into management, pursuing an academic career, and further developing workplace skills.

Applying for Social Work Graduate Research

Students are required to find two potential supervisors before they submit their application. The Department of Social Work will work with students to match their research interests with the Department’s key specialisations and to assist them in identifying the most appropriate supervision team. Scholarships are awarded to student applicants with the highest Weighted Average Marks (WAM).

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Supplementary PhD Programs

Give yourself an edge. Join a multidisciplinary PhD Program to enrich your graduate research experience. These programs are supplementary learning opportunities in addition to your core PhD studies. They provide the chance to work with others who share a passion for discovering new knowledge in your area of interest.

We currently offer a wide range of multidisciplinary programs with the details below. Each has a different focus, such as mental health, cancer, or infection and immunity. The programs feature a series of activities to enhance your learning experience. You can attend masterclasses, workshops and seminars, delivered by experts in your field. You will keep up to date with research findings and breakthrough discoveries. And you may have opportunities for mentoring and internships.

When you join a PhD Program, you’ll connect with graduate researchers from other disciplines. And you’ll engage with relevant external organisations. By participating, you’ll broaden your networks and improve your career prospects.

Please note, these programs run in addition to your PhD research . If you are looking for information about possible topics for your core PhD research, please explore the breadth of PhD research themes available.

Why join a PhD Program?

By joining a PhD Program, you will set yourself up for success. You'll have extra support and opportunities throughout your research degree. This will enable you to:

• Access a breadth of expertise from across the University
• Consider your research from the perspective of other disciplines
• Place your research in a broader multidisciplinary context
• Build multidisciplinary networks that lead to postdoctoral pathways
• Develop professional skills to enhance your career prospects
• Improve your research and communication skills to become an accomplished graduate researcher.

Are you eligible?

• To take part, you must be enrolled in a PhD at the University of Melbourne. Your thesis topic must relate to the PhD Program theme.
• When you join a PhD Program, you will remain enrolled in your current department.
• You can join a PhD Program at any time during your candidature. You will remain part of the program until you complete your doctoral studies.

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The Biomedical Engineering Innovation PhD Program is a multidisciplinary research training initiative. It is a supplementary learning opportunity that enriches the graduate research experience.

The program brings together people who work on research related to biomedical engineering, including:

• PhD students, supervisors and alumni from across the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct
• Industry and clinical partners.

The program is facilitated by:

• The Graeme Clark Institute
• The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Melbourne.

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The Child and Adolescent Health PhD Program complements your PhD studies. As a participant, you will join more than 200 graduate researchers at the Melbourne Children’s Campus . This campus is a fully integrated paediatric teaching hospital, University department and research institute. Our research streams include:

• Cell biology
• Clinical sciences
• Population health
• Infection and immunity.

We undertake multidisciplinary research in the following areas:

• Clinical trials
• Stem cell medicine
• Global health
• Life-course (longitudinal population) studies
• Health services research
• Digital health
• Data science.

The Comprehensive Cancer PhD Program provides specialist cancer research training and support for PhD candidates. It complements your core PhD activities.

The program provides a unique opportunity for PhD candidates researching cancer-related topics to work together. It attracts PhD candidates from a range of disciplines.

To be eligible, you must be enrolled as a PhD student in a partner organisation. Together, these organisations form the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) alliance . Through this program, you will experience clinical and research activities across the alliance.

Upon completion, you will be ready to conduct world-class cancer research. The program will also prepare you for a wide range of career options. It does this by broadening the scope of your research knowledge. And by providing professional development and career training programs.

The Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Program in Indigenous Settler Relations enhances the experience of Masters and PhD students by creating an enriching cohort experience. The program develops an intellectual community and facilitates opportunities for you to deepen your academic knowledge and skills.

The program is open to graduate researchers in any faculty. You must be undertaking graduate research related to Indigenous settler relations in Australia and the world.

As a participant, you will work with others who share a passion for discovering new knowledge about infection and immunity. In this program, you will:

• Learn from global leaders in infection and immunity
• Access high-calibre scientists and facilities
• Work in an environment where discovery research meets diagnosis and surveillance
• Work with experts in infectious diseases, epidemiology, genomics and more.

The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity delivers this PhD Program. The institute is a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. You may join this program if you are:

• A graduate researcher at the Doherty Institute
• Enrolled in a PhD at the University of Melbourne.

The Doherty Institute is home to high-quality discovery research. It has large diagnostic operations in virology and bacteriology. So, the institute can provide vast research training opportunities in many areas, including:

• Epidemiology
• Clinical and translational research
• Infectious diseases surveillance
• Outbreak investigations.

As a program participant, you will access first-class research training in your primary discipline. And you can supplement this with extra workshops, seminars and potential internships. Our key partners in biopharmaceutical-linked industries provide these extra training opportunities. These connections will assist with future employment opportunities, beyond the pure research environment.

When you join the Medical Biology PhD Program, you will work with others who share a passion for research related to medical biology.

You will learn more about:

• Medical biology
• Research management
• Commercialisation of research
• Clinical translation.

The Medical Biology PhD Program is delivered by the Department of Medical Biology at the University of Melbourne. When you join, you will undertake research training at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI).

When you join the Mental Health PhD Program, you’ll feel part of a community. You will work with others who share a passion for discovering new knowledge about mental health. All graduate students from the University of Melbourne working in a mental Health related field are welcome to join any time. We have graduate researchers from a wide range of disciplines spread across at least 15 schools or departments at the University of Melbourne, including:

• Epidemiology and community mental health
• History and philosophy of psychiatry
• Psychiatric nursing
• Social work
• Linguistics

This interdisciplinary PhD program offers PhD candidates in mental health a unified research training experience. It is a joint initiative of the following schools and departments:

• School of Psychological Sciences
• Melbourne School for Population and Global Health,  Centre for Mental Health
• Department of Psychiatry
• The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

The Migration, Statelessness and Refugee Studies PhD Program is delivered by the Melbourne Social Equity Institute at the University of Melbourne.

You will work with others who share a passion for discovering new knowledge in this area. You will engage with researchers from other disciplines across the University. And you will connect with relevant external organisations.

These connections will allow you to:

• Consider your research from the perspective of others
• Develop your research in reference to current real-world challenges
• Enhance your career prospects.

During the program, you will attend masterclasses, workshops and seminars. There will be a focus on ethics and research methods. And you will learn how to communicate your research to diverse audiences.

The Melbourne Neuroscience PhD Program brings together graduate researchers from across disciplines. These researchers share a passion for discovering knowledge in the area of neuroscience. When you join, you will access the best in neuroscience research from across the university.   This is a competitive program that complements your core PhD project. You will receive close mentoring from experts in the field of neuroscience. And you will benefit from a broad range of research initiatives.

The Melbourne Neuroscience PhD Program will help you to:

• Connect with other researchers from across the University
• Build relationships with relevant external organisations
• Develop your career path after graduation
• Consider your research topic from different perspectives
• Contribute to the discovery of new knowledge
• Expand your professional and personal networks
• Learn how to engage with industry.

All graduate students from the University of Melbourne working in a Neuroscience related field are welcome to join any time, even if it is not their primary discipline. We have graduate researchers from a wide range of disciplines spread over 20+ schools/departments at the University of Melbourne, including:

• Anatomy and Neuroscience
• Biomedical Engineering
• Medicine and Radiology
• School of Population and Global Health
• Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
• Royal Melbourne hospital

The Population and Global Health Graduate Research Program provides an engaging and practical skills-based training environment and cohort experience for graduate researchers.

The program enables you to maximise the value of your graduate research experience. It also helps you to make informed choices about your future career path.

It will focus on:

• Public health
• Health policy
• Epidemiology and biostatistics.

First published on 22 February 2022.

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FSU awards 339 honors medallions to Spring 2024 graduates

Florida State University awarded honors medallions to 339 high-achieving graduates during the April 29 ceremony in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.

The FSU Honors Program supports the efforts and talents of some of the university’s most intellectually curious students who have the potential, dedication and drive for creating change.

The ceremony included remarks by D. Craig Filar, associate dean of Honors, Scholars, and Fellows; Joe O’Shea, associate provost, dean of Undergraduate Studies; Neissa Philemon, dual honors graduate; and Julie Decker, president and CEO of the FSU Alumni Association.

The breakdown of the honors awardees is as follows:

233 graduates, University Honors Program Completed the University Honors Program, earning at least 18 honors points in fulfillment of the FSU Honors Program requirements.

81 graduates, Honors in the Major Program Completed an honors thesis in fulfillment of the requirement for the distinction “with honors” in their major department.

17 graduates, Outstanding Senior Scholar Completed both the University Honors Program and the Honors in the Major Program, with a 3.9 cumulative GPA or higher.

8 graduates, Dual Honors Completed both the University Honors Program and the Honors in the Major Program.

The honors medallion recipients, along with their hometowns, academic majors and award designations are listed by state and city below:

Vestavia Hills

Robert Laughlin, Physics, Dual Honors

Martha Cooper, Psychology; Philosophy, Honors in the Major

Alexa Brunkow, Accounting, University Honors

Addison Mitchell, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions; Psychology, University Honors

CONNECTICUT

Vanessa Polidoro, Actuarial Science; Economics, University Honors

Katherine Rolph, Dance, University Honors

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Louisa Spector, History; International Affairs, University Honors

Emilie Widarsson, English (Editing, Writing, & Media); Advertising, University Honors

Beverly Hills

Giovanna Cross, Political Science, University Honors

Eva Rucinski, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors

Eli McKown-Dawson, Political Science, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Emma Drac, Biological Science, University Honors

Jordan Rose, Finance; Biological Science, University Honors

Rose Walters, Commercial Entrepreneurship; International Affairs, University Honors

Bonita Springs

Justin Nightshade, English (Creative Writing); Anthropology, University Honors

Boynton Beach

Aidan Carley, Biological Science; Sociology, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Mia Crossen, Political Science, Honors in the Major

Reuven Lurie, Biological Science, University Honors

Danielle Maresca, Criminology, University Honors

Neissa Philemon, Public Health, Dual Honors

Sydney Richner, English (Literature, Media, & Culture), Honors in the Major

Scott Baker, Physics; Mathematics, Honors in the Major

Taylor Ferber – Nursing, University Honors

Gabriel Pfeuffer-Ferguson, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, University Honors

Samantha Strickland, Psychology, Honors in the Major

Celebration

Elizabeth Orraca, Biology; Statistics, University Honors

Citrus Springs

Grace Mason, Behavioral Neuroscience, Honors in the Major

Savannah McGregor, Public Health; Sociology, Honors in the Major

Cocoa Beach

Kara Ahr, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions, University Honors

Coral Gables

Catherine Rodriguez Barreda, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Honors in the Major

Coral Springs

Tiana Cates, Public Health, University Honors

Lauren Greenbaum, Media Communication Studies; Marketing, University Honors

Gillian Hightower, Biology, University Honors

Crystal River

Morgan Knipp, Biochemistry, University Honors

Carolyn Emerson, Meteorology, Honors in the Major

Pierce Thomas, Motion Picture Arts, University Honors

Chloe Wain, Political Science; English (Editing, Writing, & Media); Economics, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Joshua Weltmann, Biochemistry, University Honors

Daytona Beach

Joshua Zuckerman, Actuarial Science; Statistics, University Honors

Gavin Krueger, Political Science; Psychology, University Honors

Genevieve Reynolds, Criminology; Biological Science, University Honors

Fernandina Beach

John Sorensen, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major

Fleming Island

Jaden Hamid, Finance, University Honors

Jack Lyons, Music Performance; Physics, University Honors

Leilanis Cancel-Lopez, Human Development and Family Science, University Honors

Jamie Guterman, Information, Communication, and Technology, University Honors

McKenzie Miller, Exercise Physiology, University Honors

Jason Puwalski, Political Science; Public Relations, University Honors

Erin Reeves, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions, University Honors

Fort Myers Beach

Richard Hilpert, Psychology, Honors in the Major

Diego Mendoza-Jacobo, Exercise Physiology, University Honors

Gainesville

Katherine Buchanan, Criminology; Psychology, University Honors

Rebecca Gilland, Economics; Statistics, Dual Honors

Samantha Santelices, Human Development and Family Sciences, University Honors

Rosalyn Wadsworth, Anthropology, Honors in the Major

Gulf Breeze

Bailey Bouk, Political Science; English (Literature, Media, & Culture), University Honors

Michelle Snyder, Psychology, University Honors

Nicole Kidd, Criminology, University Honors

Indialantic

Marlee Krause, Computer Science, University Honors

Indian Rocks Beach

Haley McPherson, Environmental Science & Policy, University Honors

Jacksonville

Justin Aho, History, University Honors

Jasen Belenko, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professionals, Honors in the Major

Emily Citrano, Psychology, Honors in the Major

Caroline Giddens, Public Relations; Political Science, University Honors

Bianca Hamm, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major

Lindsey Loheac, Biological Science, University Honors

Caroline Owen, Linguistics and Languages, University Honors

Hannah Raisner, Political Science; English (Creative Writing), University Honors

Caroline Robbins, International Affairs; Political Science, University Honors

Illeana Sanders, Classical Archaeology; Political Science, Honors in the Major

Jaidyn Smith, Communication Science and Disorders; University Honors

Joshua Soffler, Political Science; Communication, Honors in the Major

Julia Wallace, Marketing; Sport Management, University Honors

Ethan Wood, Chemical Engineering, Honors in the Major

Julia Earnest, Exercise Physiology, University Honors

Kyle Rutter, International Affairs; Economics, University Honors

Breanna Heflin, Nursing, University Honors

Marielise Torres, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions, Honors in the Major

Delaney Williams, Political Science; International Affairs, University Honors

Madison Finley, History; Russian, University Honors

Shanaya Jaitly, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences; Environment and Society, University Honors

Paige Murray, Political Science; Criminology, University Honors

Prerna Ravinder, Interdisciplinary Social Science; Computer Programming, University Honors

Skylar Klein, Biomaterials and Polymers, University Honors

Jake Langevin, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions, University Honors

Lake Placid

Franco Angeles, Finance, University Honors

Lakewood Ranch

Samantha van der Sommen, English; History, University Honors

Samantha Mensching, Art History, University Honors

Kristina Robinette, History; Philosophy, University Honors

Cayley Williams, Anthropology, University Honors

Caysey Williams, Criminology, University Honors

Elena Villamagna, Public Health, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Roneesha Peltier, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions, Honors in the Major

Kamryn Reynolds, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors

Alicia Southworth, English Education, University Honors

Cameron Valenti, Economics, Honors in the Major

William Pledger, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Honors in the Major

Anne Sullivan, Biological Science, University Honors

Brandon Kazmierczak, Computer Science, University Honors

Kayla Reeves, History, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Elissa Bell, Biological Science; Computational Science, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Julian Kinnaird, Psychology, Honors in the Major

Melbourne Beach

Cassandra Fetkowitz, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors

Marco Island

Sarah Nemeth, International Affairs; Economics, University Honors

Lauren Blackwell, Biological Science, University Honors

Fernando Carrillo, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major

Victoria D’Amico, English (Creative Writing), University Honors

Jacqueline Emmerich, Psychology; Criminology, Honors in the Major

Viviana C. Gutierrez Caimary, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, University Honors

Gabrielle Hagenlocker, Music Theatre, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Samantha Leon, Finance; Marketing, University Honors

Andrea Lopez, Linguistics and Languages; English (Editing, Writing, & Media), University Honors

Katherine Martinez, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major

Keilly Miranda Torres, Political Science, University Honors

Chloe Patterson, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major

Natalie Rubio, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors

Yuliet Sanchez, Nursing, University Honors

Thomas Suarez, Chemistry, Honors in the Major

Marissa Tellam, Psychology; Criminology, Dual Honors

Fatima Verona, Economics; Public Health, University Honors

Sara Boles, Political Science, University Honors

James Fair, Biological Science, University Honors

Alexis Amoyo, Computer Science, University Honors

Emma Everding, Computer Science; Environment and Society, University Honors

Grace Larson, English (Literature, Media, & Culture), University Honors

Kayla Mathai, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Honors in the Major

Jonathan Oliva-Infante, Political Science, University Honors

Emilie Parry, International Affairs, Theatre, University Honors

New Port Richey

Sarah Evans, Studio Arts, Honors in the Major

Marija Travoric, Computer Science, University Honors

Colby Nobis, Applied/Computational Mathematics, University Honors

Sara Friedmeyer, Classical Civilizations, University Honors

Orange Park

James Woolard, International Affairs; Economics, University Honors

Delaney Brown, English (Creative Writing), Honors in the Major

Lena Firlotte, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Honors in the Major

Nikole Galeano, Biological Science, University Honors

Nye’Dra Holmes, Psychology; Criminology, University Honors

Zoie Iglesias, Communication Science & Disorders, Honors in the Major

Michelle Leibman, Exercise Physiology, University Honors

Carson Long, French, University Honors

Isabella Lyewski, Biological Science, University Honors

Luke Meunier, Studio Art, Honors in the Major

Ashlynn Pope, Music Therapy; Psychology, University Honors

Katelyn Remboldt, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major

Finn Wright, Computer Science; English (Editing, Writing, & Media), University Honors

Courtney Harrigan, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors

Abby Scott, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major

Marbelis Lugo, Anthropology; Political Science, Honors in the Major

Palm Beach Gardens

Kayla Rodriguez, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major

Grace Alford, Actuarial Science; Pure Mathematics, University Honors

Palm Harbor

Marie Chmara, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major

Emily Hale, Media Communication Studies, University Honors

Danielle Rittman, Accounting, University Honors

Fallon Trachtman, Public Health, University Honors

Pembroke Pines

Camila Aponte, Political Science; International Affairs, Honors in the Major

Lily Drasutis, Finance, University Honors

Sydney Englehart, Meteorology, University Honors

Sami Humeda, Health Management, Policy, and Information, University Honors

Yasmine Khabou, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors

Elizabeth Manning, Finance, University Honors

Allyson Sullivan, Marketing, University Honors

Pine Island

Madison Tilton, English (Editing, Writing, & Media); History, University Honors

Thomas Windisch, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions, University Honors

Trinity Iwicki, Environment and Society; Media Communication Studies, University Honors

Ponte Vedra

Samuel Airheart, Finance; Real Estate, University Honors

Sophie Barley, Asian Studies (Emphasis in Business); International Affairs, Honors in the Major

Kathryn Woodford, Biological Science, University Honors

Ponte Vedra Beach

Taylor Kaminsky, Psychology, Honors in the Major

Noura Shaya, English (Literature, Media, & Culture), Honors in the Major

Alyssa Stern, Hospitality and Tourism Management, University Honors

Port St. Joe

Lee Maestri, Classical Archaeology, Honors in the Major

Port St. Lucie

Pearl Ray, Psychology; English (Creative Writing), Outstanding Senior Scholar

Aliyah Blake, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major

Santa Rosa Beach

Santiago Botero-Echavarria, International Affairs, University Honors

Allison Kukanza, Economics, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Emilio Palombo, International Affairs; Marketing, University Honors

Nicholas Schwab, Media Communication Studies, University Honors

Spring Hill

Ellianna Holcomb, History; International Affairs, University Honors

Andrew Louis, Political Science, University Honors

St. Augustine

Natalie Watson, French; Linguistics, Honors in the Major

Emma Feeks, Nursing, University Honors

St. Petersburg

Samuel Appel, Political Science, University Honors

Harrison Betz, International Affairs; Spanish, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Melody Geiger, Meteorology, Honors in the Major

Meredith Grimm, Sport Management, University Honors

Steven LaBarbera, Finance; Risk Management/Insurance, University Honors

Mia McSheffrey, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions, University Honors

Andrew Reilly, Biological Science, University Honors

Mallory Mei, Biological Science, University Honors

Tallahassee

Grace Bouloy, Political Science; Sociology, University Honors

Anya Byrne, Economics, University Honors

Connor Couch, Public Health, University Honors

Katrin Frederickson, Human Development and Family Sciences, University Honors

Dominic Garrett, Chemical Engineering, University Honors

Ansley Garrison, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions, University Honors

Griffin Hanson, Accounting, University Honors

Katherine Henning, Environmental Science, University Honors

Somya Joshi, Actuarial Science, University Honors

Peninah Kimelman, Communication Science and Disorders; Linguistics, Honors in the Major

Saleha Mahboob, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions, University Honors

Mary McGrane, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major

Kathryn Merritt, Computational Biology; Statistics, University Honors

Andy Mills, Studio Art; English (Creative Writing), Honors in the Major

Chloe Molinaro, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major

Aya Najjar, Biological Science, University Honors

Hanna Neustadter, Health Management, Policy, and Information, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Ahna Peace, Human Development and Family Sciences, Honors in the Major

Oliver Schoonover, Music Composition, Honors in the Major

Emily Southwell, Public Health, University Honors

Madeleine Stults, Psychology, Honors in the Major

Makenzie Wiggins, Mechanical Engineering, University Honors

Jake Albrighton, Finance, University Honors

Natalie Bardin, Behavioral Neuroscience, Honors in the Major

Aedan Bennett, Religion, University Honors

Julia Caterson, English (Editing, Writing, & Media), University Honors

Cristina Dabrowski, Biological Science; Music, Honors in the Major

Jordyn Dees, Information Technology; English (Editing, Writing, & Media), University Honors

Arthur Egan, Biological Science, University Honors

Elise Frierson, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, University Honors

Alexandria Fuertes, English (Creative Writing), Honors in the Major

Ethan Hernandez, Digital Media Production; English (Creative Writing), Honors in the Major

Eve Larkin, Advertising, University Honors

Jaden McCray, Biological Science, University Honors

Kayla McLoone, International Affairs; Middle Eastern Studies, University Honors

Emma Pollard, Chemical Engineering, University Honors

Arthi Solayappan, Political Science, Honors in the Major

Audrey Steadman, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions, University Honors

Tarpon Springs

Sydney Mullen, International Affairs; Psychology, University Honors

Alana Jakee, Economics, University Honors

Fiona Giardino, Public Health, Outstanding Senior Scholar

West Melbourne

Gia Rivers, Biochemistry, Honors in the Major

Sarah Gibson, Political Science; Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, University Honors

Danielle Marie Velez, Public Health, Honors in the Major

Natalie Medina, Finance; Commercial Entrepreneurship, University Honors

Renzo Nucci, International Affairs, University Honors

Nicolas Sanchez, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major

Taylor Tieder, English (Creative Writing), Honors in the Major

West Palm Beach

Madison Berresford, Classical Civilizations, University Honors

Tre Hands, English (Creative Writing), Honors in the Major

Landon Heller, Psychology, University Honors

Ian Mutschler, Meteorology, Dual Honors

Sophia Saadati, Biological Science, University Honors

Sasha Smith, Hospitality and Tourism Management, University Honors

Ty Kenoyer, Finance; Real Estate, University Honors

Winter Garden

Andrea Emmanuelli, Geology, Honors in the Major

Winter Park

Thomas Beamish, Finance; Management Information Systems, University Honors

Elizabeth Ferguson, Accounting; Criminology, University Honors

Hanna McDaniel, Meteorology, University Honors

Sydney Neibert – Cell & Molecular Neuroscience, University Honors

Alexandra Early, Biological Science, University Honors

Lucia Villanustre, Retail Entrepreneurship, University Honors

Noah Strong, Religion; Philosophy, Honors in the Major

Anna Mitchell, Public Health; Statistics, University Honors

Kiersten Schweizer, Biological Science, University Honors

Ava Terry, Media Communication Studies, University Honors

Andrew Glennon, Finance, University Honors

Will Jackson, Chemistry, University Honors

Ian Haas, English Education, University Honors

Rheanne Walton, Theatre; Marketing, Dual Honors

Baton Rouge

Anna Blanchard, Political Science; Media Communication Studies, University Honors

Sofia Lavidalie, English (Editing, Writing, & Media), University Honors

Cordelia Keeley, Production, Honors in the Major

Crownsville

Emily Shay, Accounting, University Honors

Ellicott City

Kara Sloper, Nursing; Public Health, University Honors

MASSACHUSETTS

Jason Stelman, Finance, University Honors

Payton Nestor, Public Health, Honors in the Major

East Lansing

Anisley Coty, Political Science; History, University Honors

Ryan Ollar, Accounting; Management Information Systems, University Honors

Jessica Bellaire, Mathematics; Music, Honors in the Major

Sydney Putnam, Hospitality and Tourism Management, University Honors

Victor Achard, Marketing, University Honors

Sydney Cole, Sociology; English (Editing, Writing, & Media), Outstanding Senior Scholar

Zoe Krassos, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions, University Honors

Julia Oliveira, Biological Science; Public Health, University Honors

Green Brook

Jacqueline Mills, Finance, University Honors

Sophie Breeze, Marketing, University Honors

Dalton Britner, Actuarial Science; Statistics, University Honors

Tinton Fall

Jack Huisman, Finance; Chinese Language (Business Concentration), University Honors

Brooke Engler, Accounting, University Honors

Matthew Danise, Finance; Real Estate, University Honors

East Quogue

Rachel Frank, English (Editing, Writing, & Media); Humanities, University Honors

New Rochelle

Jamie Cantone, Commercial Entrepreneurship, University Honors

Ethan Forberg, Management Information Systems, University Honors

Pearl River

Catherine McDermott, Sociology, University Honors

Katherine Velardo, Psychology, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Haleigh Gahan, Computer Science, University Honors

Olivia Csernecky, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors

NORTH CAROLINA

Moriah House, Anthropology, University Honors

Gabe Herschelman, Biological Science, University Honors

Chandler Pruett, Meteorology; Statistics, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Winston-Salem

Catherine Wondra, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professionals, University Honors

Minh Tran, Finance; Management Information Systems, University Honors

Elizabeth Schutte, Public Relations; Spanish, University Honors

Emma Roush, Media Communication Studies, Marketing

Mia Mantei, Behavioral Neuroscience, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Kate Lohrey, Biochemistry, University Honors

North Olmsted

Albert Oleksy, Statistics, University Honors

Clayton Powell, Athletic Training, University Honors

PENNSYLVANIA

Monroeville.

Tadeusz Horomanski, Actuarial Science; Statistics, University Honors

Philadelphia

Anthony Psulkowski, Industrial Engineering, Dual Honors

Rebecca Anestad, Computer Science, University Honors

SOUTH CAROLINA

Michael Kopelman, Meteorology, Honors in the Major

Mary Katherine Gelasco, Biochemistry; Music, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Brayden Poorvin, Information, Communication, and Technology, University Honors

Chattanooga

Hannah Carter, Political Science, University Honors

Sofia McDonough, Biological Science; Biomathematics, University Honors

Clarksville

Nina Chong, Chemical Engineering, University Honors

Jacob Dell, Music; Economics, University Honors

Matteo Gisellu, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions, University Honors

Flower Mound

Jared Dasher, Political Science, University Honors

Andrew Zoch, Digital Media Production, University Honors

Robert Szot, Meteorology, Dual Honors

Jasmine Burelsmith, Dance, University Honors

San Antonio

Ethan Aguilar, Neuroscience, University Honors

Salt Lake City

Natalie Griffiths, Biological Science, University Honors

Ava Kazerani, Biological Science, University Honors

Lauren Amparo, Social Science Education, University Honors

Nicholas Vantre, Finance; Real Estate, University Honors

Melisa Sencer, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Honors in the Major

Benjamin Richter, Accounting, University Honors

David Quirie, Chemical Engineering, University Honors

Huiying (Amy) Ni, Media Communication Studies; Psychology, Honors in the Major

Andres Felipe Gil Arana, Neuroscience, Honors in the Major

Christiana Michael, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Honors in the Major

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Vivian Bernard, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major

Isabella Coddington, Statistics, University Honors

Lydia Coddington, Political Science; Psychology, University Honors

Port-au-Prince

Thamengie Richard, Psychology, Honors in the Major

Diya Choudhary, Physics, Honors in the Major

Maria Aleman Martinez, Political Science; Economics, University Honors

Freydell Espinoza, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major

REPUBLIC OF PANAMA

Panama city.

Astrid Daugherty, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major

Santiago Lazarte, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major

SOUTH KOREA

Yeonsu Kim, Nursing, University Honors

Ho Chi Minh City

Khoa Dao, Computer Science, University Honors

Linh Hoang, English Education, University Honors

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Master of Social Policy

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Course overview

Make a change in the world. Social policy makers weave the fabric of our society. And with the Master of Social Policy program, you can examine key developments in social policy through a global lens, with a strong emphasis on social justice and the ability to influence policy.

As a social policy maker, you can meld the needs of citizens with the roles of government and not‐for‐profit service agencies in contentious fields like employment, income support, education, health and climate change.

The Master of Social Policy enables you to understand the respective roles of government, private and not‐for‐profit sectors in meeting the needs of citizens. Understand and critique the key developments in social policy through a global lens, aiming to find ethically sustainable solutions, while considering the competing factors of social policy and the economy.

Who is it for?

People with an interest in analysing key areas of contemporary social policy, including governance, inclusion and exclusion, social capital, and globalisation. You can engage with the social dimensions of social policy – race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability and age – and understand social policy as a contested process. Apply your research skills to a range of organisational contexts and explore real world experiences through the School’s partnership with the Brotherhood of St Laurence social research team. You can also activate your knowledge through an Executive Internship placement over two semesters.

Related study areas

• Arts, humanities and social sciences
• Social and political science