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Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) is a practice doctorate (DSW) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, offered online (in-person weekend residencies at the beginning of each term). It requires 48 credits. Final project: applied research culminating in a dissertation; Praxis I and II experiential leadership or teaching projects. At $768 per credit, estimated tuition is $36,864 before fees.

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How Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Works

Degree
DSW
Format
Online
Residency and class meetings
In-person weekend residencies at the beginning of each term
Credits
48 credits
Final project
Applied research culminating in a dissertation; Praxis I and II experiential leadership or teaching projects
Focus areas
Leadership; Teaching

Admission to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's DSW

Degree you need
Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
Practice experience
2+ years of professional practice experience with an MSW

What Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's DSW Costs

Tuition
2026-27: $768 per credit for Pennsylvania residents ($728 tuition plus $40 technology fee); $1,145 per credit for non-residents ($1,092 tuition plus $53 technology fee)Program tuition, per credit, 2026-27. Source: kutztown.edu, reviewed October 10, 2026.
Estimated tuition
$36,864$768 per credit times 48 credits, before fees.

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From kutztown.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 $36,864 is the 6th lowest of 19 practice doctorates on this site with an estimate (median $45,000).
  • Its 48 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 ends in a dissertation, as do 5 of the 38 practice doctorates on this site.

Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania: Common Questions

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

2026-27: $768 per credit for Pennsylvania residents ($728 tuition plus $40 technology fee); $1,145 per credit for non-residents ($1,092 tuition plus $53 technology fee). That works out to about $36,864 for 48 credits, before fees.

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

48 credits, according to the school's program page.

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

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program. 2+ years of professional practice experience with an MSW.

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

Yes. It is offered online: in-person weekend residencies at the beginning of each term.

Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 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. kutztown.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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