DSW in Social Work
Become a social work leader-practitioner in just three years—without putting your career on hold with our flexible Doctorate in Social Work (DSW).
Why Earn a DSW?
In today’s diverse, globalized world, the social work profession needs advanced practitioners who can develop—and implement—socially just policy and practice. A Doctor of Social Work (DSW) prepares practitioners to become affirming, ethical and effective leaders within a variety of practice settings. When complex problems arise, you’ll have the knowledge, skills and experience to offer solutions at every level, from large-scale national initiatives to those in your local community. Work with agencies, nonprofits, academic institutions and other organizations as a clinician, executive or educator to address urgent social issues and improve communal well-being.
Why Earn a Doctorate Degree in Social Work at Adelphi University in New York?
- Complete your DSW degree while you continue to work, thanks to our part-time, hybrid program structure. We blend monthly on-campus classes at the School of Social Work’s Hudson Valley campus with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous online classes.
- Build on your existing professional expertise through practice- and leadership-based coursework, all taught through a trauma-informed lens.
- Benefit from the guidance of experienced faculty as well as our wide-ranging system of advisement, mentorship and community connections.
- Develop innovative social work practice knowledge as you learn to integrate theory, evidence and critical thought.
- Grow alongside a diverse group of professionals in our rich, supportive, community-engaged learning environment.
- Actualize your commitment to social justice by translating research into trauma-informed, anti-oppressive leadership practices.
Adelphi’s DSW program advances social work careers in clinical, administrative, and community settings with a trauma-informed, socially just, and global approach. Practitioner-leaders integrate theory, analysis, and ethics to address complex community issues.
Beth Counselman-Carpenter, PhD ’14, LCSW
Associate Professor and DSW Program Director
Program Info
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
In the DSW degree program here at Adelphi, your studies will culminate in a yearlong capstone project, which we designed to support our students’ individual professional pathways. Choose the topic that best reflects your strengths, passions and objectives, then complete either a written paper or a program proposal with a grant application. This project will help you hone your clinical expertise and your leadership and administrative skills, as well as your social work practice at multiple levels of intervention.
Adelphi’s Doctor of Social Work program fosters hands-on learning, with professors guiding students through real-world applications to prepare them as leaders in social work practice.
Application Requirements and Criteria
The application deadline for Fall admission is March 15. Applicants must have an Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program, 3.3 GPA in undergraduate and graduate studies and a minimum of 2 years of post-master’s work experience, preferably in a social service setting. Applicants should submit the following:
- Graduate application and $60 fee
- Two letters of recommendation addressing academic ability and professional experience
- 3-4 page personal statement
- Transcripts from all tertiary academic institutions
Additionally, applicants must complete an interview with two members of Adelphi’s DSW faculty.
Awards & Recognition
Program Contact
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PhD•LCSW
Contact
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516.877.4392
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Social Work Building 335