Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University Doctor of Social Work (DSW)

DSWPublicPhyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work, College of Social Work and Criminal Justice

What Social Work Doctorates Does Florida Atlantic University Offer?

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida offers one social work doctorate: Doctor of Social Work (DSW), taught hybrid.

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Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Florida Atlantic University

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Florida Atlantic University

DSWHybridIn-person sessions
Degree
DSW
Format
Hybrid
Residency and class meetings
Primarily online hybrid format with several opportunities to connect in person with the cohort and professors
Schedule
Part-time study offered
Length
Three years (part-time)
Final project
Capstone project (proposal, implementation and dissemination), research-, practice- or education-focused
Degree you need
MSW from a CSWE-accredited school, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
Practice experience
A minimum of 3 years of post-MSW experience
License
A current social work license, license eligibility, or registration as a social work intern
Start terms
Fall

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Florida Atlantic University: full program profileFlorida Atlantic University DSW page on fau.edu ↗

From Florida Atlantic University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How Florida Atlantic University Compares

  • Doctor of Social Work (DSW) asks for 3 years of post-master's practice, against a median of 2 among DSWs that state a figure.

Is Florida Atlantic University's DSW CSWE-Accredited?

Florida Atlantic 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.

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Florida Atlantic University DSW: Common Questions

Is Florida Atlantic University's DSW CSWE-Accredited?

Florida Atlantic 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 Florida Atlantic University's DSW Online?

No. Doctor of Social Work (DSW) is taught hybrid: primarily online hybrid format with several opportunities to connect in person with the cohort and professors.

What Do You Need to Apply to Florida Atlantic University's DSW?

Doctor of Social Work (DSW): MSW from a CSWE-accredited school, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. A minimum of 3 years of post-MSW experience. A current social work license, license eligibility, or registration as a social work intern.

How Long Does Florida Atlantic University's DSW Take?

Doctor of Social Work (DSW): Three years (part-time).

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Sources

  1. fau.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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