California Baptist University Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
DSWPrivate nonprofitDoctor of Social Work program
What Social Work Doctorates Does California Baptist University Offer?
California Baptist University in Riverside, California offers one social work doctorate: Doctor of Social Work (DSW), offered online. Estimated DSW tuition is $49,344 before fees.
From California Baptist University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How California Baptist University Compares
Estimated tuition for Doctor of Social Work (DSW) is $49,344, the 12th lowest of 19 practice doctorates on this site with an estimate (median $45,000).
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) requires 48 credits; the median practice doctorate on this site requires 48.
Is California Baptist University's DSW CSWE-Accredited?
California Baptist University's practice doctorate 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. State licensing boards look at your MSW, which is where CSWE accreditation is required.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at California Baptist University
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
30
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 30 social work doctorates awarded by California Baptist University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 5th of 80 schools on this site that awarded any. These are awards conferred, not graduates or outcomes, and newer programs show none yet.
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California Baptist University DSW: Common Questions
Is California Baptist University's DSW CSWE-Accredited?
California Baptist University's practice doctorate 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. State licensing boards look at your MSW, which is where CSWE accreditation is required.
Can You Earn California Baptist University's DSW Online?
Yes. Doctor of Social Work (DSW) (online; two four-day residency intensives each year).
How Much Does California Baptist University's DSW Cost?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): $1,028 per unit plus fees (2026-27), about $49,344 for 48 credits before fees.
What Do You Need to Apply to California Baptist University's DSW?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): MSW from an accredited institution; related master's degrees such as MPA, MPH, MPP and several psychology master's also accepted.
How Long Does California Baptist University's DSW Take?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): 2 years (24 months, 6 semesters) (48 units).
Every program on this site was checked on the school's own website in October 2026. CSWE status for practice doctorates comes only from the Council on Social Work Education's own directory, and program size from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) doctoral completions. Sponsored listings are labeled as ads and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs