Social Work, DSW at Tulane University

Programme overview

A Doctor of Social Work for social work professionals seeking advanced practice training, professional leadership and applied research. Graduates apply critical thinking to social, economic and environmental problems, conduct action research with community organisations, and teach and publish evidence-informed social work knowledge. The online programme is synchronous with one live weekend meeting per month.

Faculty: School of Social Work | Department: Social Work | Duration: 30 months (online); six semesters of coursework over two calendar years plus one semester for the Advanced Practice Project; 56 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

Six semesters of coursework, two courses plus independent study each term, covering leadership, theory and methods, social welfare policy, quantitative and qualitative research, programme and clinical evaluation, pedagogy, applied statistics, nonprofit management, participatory research and grant writing. A 4-day summer residency in New Orleans and a final Advanced Practice Project defended before a three-member committee complete the degree.

Career pathways

Leadership, research, teaching and collaboration with practitioners in related fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Social Work (DSW): applicants must hold an MSW and have at least 3 years of post-MSW practice experience.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 30 months (online); six semesters of coursework over two calendar years plus one semester for the Ad

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