Classes scheduled on the Brooklyn campus one evening per week; all classes are synchronous online instruction; the program is also offered fully online
Credits
45 credits
Length
Designed to be completed in two years, including one summer session (accelerated)
Final project
Capstone: a substantial report on original research or an independent investigation, with an oral defense to a faculty committee
From Long Island University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Long Island University Compares
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) requires 45 credits; the median practice doctorate on this site requires 48.
Is Long Island University's DSW CSWE-Accredited?
Long Island 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.
Long Island 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 Long Island University's DSW Online?
Yes. Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) (on campus and online; classes scheduled on the Brooklyn campus one evening per week; all classes are synchronous online instruction; the program is also offered fully online).
What Do You Need to Apply to Long Island University's DSW?
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
How Long Does Long Island University's DSW Take?
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): Designed to be completed in two years, including one summer session (accelerated) (45 credits).
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