Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
School of Public Service and Education
The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree program, designed around national social work education guidelines, focuses on leadership, advanced practitioner skills, and technology. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, advanced practice, and the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Learners engage in online coursework and conduct either an action research study or program evaluation. Successful graduates of this degree program are prepared to pursue positions as leaders, advanced practitioners, and educators in the social work field. These degree program requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the counseling, psychology, or social work professions.
All courses taken in a prescribed sequence.
| SWK8010 | Advanced Social Work Practice: Integrating Technology and Teaching in Academic and Agency Settings | 4 |
| PSL-V8926 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development | 3 |
| PSL-V8927 | Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development | 3 |
| RSCH7860 | Survey of Research Methods | 4 |
| RSCH7864 | Quantitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH7868 | Qualitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| SWK8015 | Advanced Social Work Practice: Theoretical Perspectives | 4 |
| SWK8020 | Advanced Social Work Practice: Disaster and Crisis Management | 4 |
| SWK8025 | Leadership and Management in Complex Social Systems | 4 |
| SWK8030 | Grant Writing and Administration | 4 |
| SWK8035 | Advanced Social Work Policy and Practice | 4 |
| SWK8045 | Clinical Theories of Social Work Practice 1 | 4 |
| SWK8055 | Advanced Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations in Complex Systems | 4 |
| SWK8065 | Clinical Theories of Social Work Practice 2 | 4 |
| SWK8075 | Advanced Social Work Practitioner as a Leader of Social Change | 4 |
In addition, choose one from the following courses.
| PSL8130 | Action Research for Public Service Leadership | 4 |
| PSL8140 | Program Evaluation for Public Service Leadership | 4 |
Upon completion of all required and elective coursework, learners must register for PSL9971 a minimum of three times to fulfill their program requirements.
Total
At least 71 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.