Educational requirements for social workers vary by position, so it’s important to research the qualifications for your desired role to determine what degrees and certifications you’ll need.

Students can complete the social psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Delaware in five years and work on research, coursework, the qualifying exam, and a doctoral dissertation.

For politicians looking to save taxpayers money, adding work requirements to Medicaid and other social programs would do next to nothing, according to analysis from the Congressional Budget Office.