Social Work doctoral programs at University of Pennsylvania

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Online Doctorate in Clinical Social Work

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The University of Pennsylvania presents an innovative Online Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW), marking the first doctoral program in social work practice. Designed for working professionals, this entirely online program allows students to achieve an Ivy League doctoral degree in three years without interrupting their careers. It combines online coursework and dissertation work with occasional on-campus immersion experiences in Philadelphia, facilitating students in balancing their studies with professional commitments.

The DSW program is crafted to offer a seamless blend of robust academic training and hands-on professional development. It caters to social work professionals aiming to advance their careers while maintaining their current roles. With an emphasis on fostering relationships and interactive learning, the program leverages technology to facilitate connectivity and personal engagement. Through a combination of videoconferencing for courses and on-campus sessions, students benefit from enriched learning experiences.

Upon graduation, students emerge adept at crafting and implementing evidence-based social work interventions and conducting rigorous research on pressing societal matters. They become authorities in specialized social work domains, capable of assuming roles as educators and curriculum designers, enriching the field through teaching and scholarly pursuits. Leveraging Penn's esteemed reputation and resources, the DSW program delivers a blend of academic rigor and real-world applicability, establishing a benchmark for advanced professional training in social work.

77 Doctoral degree in research/scholarship
6 Doctoral degree in professional practice
0 Doctoral degree in other fields

Tuition for PHD in Social Work program at University of Pennsylvania

$41,760 In-state tuition & fees
$41,760 Out-state tuition & fees

How does doctoral program tuition for University of Pennsylvania compares with other universities in Pennsylvania?

Univ NameTuition / Year
PHD in Social Work Program at Widener University

In-state: $24,810

Out-state: $24,810

PHD in Social Work Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

In-state: $24,468

Out-state: $40,836

PHD in Social Work Program at Bryn Mawr College

In-state: $45,240

Out-state: $45,240

Other similar Universities offering Doctoral Programs

Univ NameTuition / Year
PHD in Social Work Program at The Catholic University of America$50,340
PHD in Social Work Program at Fordham University$23,846
PHD in Social Work Program at SUNY at Albany$13,435
PHD in Social Work Program at Widener University$24,810

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