I am planning to apply for a PhD in SW this fall. I have a family, so relocation isn't really an option right now as we will be relying on my husband's income. There is only one program here in my city, so that is the only one I am applying to. Although there is another school that has an interesting Sociology PhD program. But I identify as a social worker, and the sociology program is 5-7 years. I would hope to get out of SW in 4. (This is all assuming my application is successful). My goal would be to become a professor (yes, and relocate the family) or do policy/research. So I am looking for research skills in particular. But I would love to hear from others about the SW PhD -where does it lead to? Is it respected? Same questions as HopingforaSWphd posted