DSW Social Work at University of Pennsylvania

The Doctorate in Clinical Social Work is a fully online program that offers all the advantages of a world class learning community in a highly interactive, relational, accessible and convenient format. Balancing the rigor of doctoral education with the practical considerations of busy working professionals, students complete the coursework and dissertation simultaneously, earning the degree in 3 years without career disruption. The program uses a combination of campus immersion experiences and online course delivery (videoconferencing) that works for working professionals, wherever they live.

Faculty: School of Social Policy and Practice  |  Duration: 15 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 15 course units in total. Listed required courses include SWRK 9100 Quantitative Research Methods; SWRK 9120 Qualitative Research Methods; SWRK 9130 Clinical Theory I; SWRK 9140 Clinical Theory; SWRK 9150 Dissertation Seminar; SWRK 9170 Applied Statistics.

Career pathways

Balancing the rigor of doctoral education with the practical considerations of busy working professionals, students complete the coursework and dissertation simultaneously, earning the degree in 3 years without career disruption. Graduates’ successes prove that the DSW is a gateway to fulfilling careers as social work practice leaders and educators.

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