Program Details
UK’s Online Doctorate of Social Work Program prepares advanced practitioners to address contemporary practice challenges. Offered through our longstanding College of Social Work (CoSW), online students experience a flexible learning environment, esteemed scholar-practitioner faculty, and an enthusiastic community of support professionals.
Applicants for the online DSW program must hold a master of social work degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Specialize your knowledge with a distinctive concentration in Administrative Leadership, Clinical Social Work, Military Behavioral Health, or Social Work Education. Graduates from our CoSW are well-prepared to transition into higher education or advance their careers in higher-level leadership, management, and administrative roles.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
University of Kentucky is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)
Additional Info
- Courses are taught online through asynchronous models with the exception of residency week during the summer which is taught synchronously.