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Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Barry University

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What Should You Know About Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Barry University?

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) is a practice doctorate (DSW) at Barry University in Miami, Florida, offered online (A one-time, 2-day hybrid event in the second year, held virtually and on the Barry University campus in Miami Shores, FL; weekly mandatory synchronous class on Wednesday evenings). It requires 50 credits of course-based graduate study, plus a Capstone manuscript and takes 3 years. Final project: doctoral Capstone: a Practice Advance manuscript presented and defended before a Capstone Committee and submitted to a peer-reviewed journal. At $700 per credit, estimated tuition is $35,000 before fees.

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How Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Works

Degree
DSW
Format
Online
Residency and class meetings
A one-time, 2-day hybrid event in the second year, held virtually and on the Barry University campus in Miami Shores, FL; weekly mandatory synchronous class on Wednesday evenings
Schedule
Part-time study offered
Credits
50 credits of course-based graduate study, plus a Capstone manuscript
Length
3 years
Final project
Doctoral Capstone: a Practice Advance manuscript presented and defended before a Capstone Committee and submitted to a peer-reviewed journal
Focus areas
Trauma-Informed Leadership and Practice

Admission to Barry University's DSW

Degree you need
MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, with a minimum 3.50 MSW GPA
Practice experience
Two years of post-master's social work experience
GRE
GRE scores are not required

What Barry University's DSW Costs

Tuition
$700 per credit (2024-2025)Program tuition, per credit, 2024-25. Source: barry.edu, reviewed October 10, 2026.
Estimated tuition
$35,000$700 per credit times 50 credits, before fees.

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From barry.edu, reviewed October 10, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Compares

  • Estimated tuition of $35,000 is the 5th lowest of 19 practice doctorates on this site with an estimate (median $45,000).
  • Its 50 credits compare with a median of 48 across practice doctorates that state credits.
  • It asks for 2 years of post-master's practice; the median among practice doctorates that state a figure is 2.
  • It doesn't require the GRE, like 13 of the 38 practice doctorates on this site.
  • It ends in an applied capstone, as do 29 of the 38 practice doctorates on this site.

Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Barry University CSWE-Accredited?

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) isn't in CSWE's practice doctorate directory (captured September 30, 2026). CSWE began accrediting practice doctorates only recently: of the 38 DSW programs on this site, 4 are accredited and 11 are in candidacy or pre-candidacy.

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Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Barry University: Common Questions

How Much Does Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Barry University Cost?

$700 per credit (2024-2025) (2024-25). That works out to about $35,000 for 50 credits, before fees.

How Long Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Barry University?

3 years, 50 credits of course-based graduate study, plus a Capstone manuscript, according to the school's program page.

What Do You Need to Apply to Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Barry University?

MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, with a minimum 3.50 MSW GPA. Two years of post-master's social work experience.

Does Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Barry University Require the GRE?

GRE scores are not required, according to Barry University's admissions information.

Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Barry University Online?

Yes. It is offered online: A one-time, 2-day hybrid event in the second year, held virtually and on the Barry University campus in Miami Shores, FL; weekly mandatory synchronous class on Wednesday evenings.

Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Barry University CSWE-Accredited?

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) isn't in CSWE's practice doctorate directory (captured September 30, 2026). CSWE began accrediting practice doctorates only recently: of the 38 DSW programs on this site, 4 are accredited and 11 are in candidacy or pre-candidacy.

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Sources

  1. barry.edu: Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program page, reviewed October 10, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), practice doctorate program directory, captured September 30, 2026

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