Online Doctor of Social Work
Learn more about earning your online Doctor of Social Work from KU.
Help lead the charge toward social equity.
Social workers, especially those with advanced practical knowledge, find themselves in leadership roles across professions: teachers and mentors, political advocates, community organizers, and more. KU’s online Doctor of Social Work program produces these same expert practitioner-scholars who go on to teach, mentor, and supervise; assume leadership roles in social work practice settings; and generate and disseminate knowledge about social work practice.
KU SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE DOCTOR OF SOCIAL WORK
An online DSW for those who want to make a difference
The KU School of Social Welfare’s Doctor of Social Work (DSW) produces expert practitioner-scholars who teach, supervise, and mentor. Graduates assume leadership roles in social work practice settings, and generate and disseminate social work practice knowledge. Candidates with this degree are sought by employers in agencies, government, and higher education.
Overall employment of social workers nationwide is projected to grow 9% from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. A DSW will offer a competitive advantage for those who wish to move into administrative positions within these settings.
The KU School of Social Welfare’s DSW program focuses on collaborative learning and fosters leaders in anti-oppressive social work in agency and community contexts, experts in translational and implementation science, and world-class teachers and mentors. The salaries expected of DSW graduates are highly competitive and higher than what may be expected with only an MSW. Finally, the DSW is designed to be flexible enough to complete while employed, so students do not have to forego a salary to complete the program.
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