Doctor of Social Work / Social Work Education
Walden University

Program Details

Are you passionate about influencing the next generation of social work practitioners? Our Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program with a Social Work Education specialization equips you to deliver effective, contemporary instruction to students who are preparing to work in the field. In this specialization, you’ll learn how to integrate Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) competencies in the development of student assessment, instruction, and evaluation. Build advanced clinical instruction and supervision skills and explore different learning styles, sociocultural dynamics, and other factors that contribute to diversity in teaching and learning. A Doctor of Social Work with a Social Work Education specialization prepares students to effect positive change in the profession as a social work professor or instructor.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Walden University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • Applicants must hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program and have at least 3 years full time and equivalent practice experience beyond the master’s degree.

Restricted States

New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut