Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania
- Degree
- DSW
- Format
- Online
- Residency and class meetings
- One in-person weekend residency in August each year, and 2 virtual residencies in January and May
- Schedule
- Part-time study offered
- Credits
- 48 total credit hours (16 courses)
- Length
- 3 years, part-time over 8 semesters (must complete program within 5 years); 4 or 5 year plans may be proposed
- Final project
- Original research project culminating in a dissertation defense
- Degree you need
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution
- Practice experience
- 2 years post-MSW practice experience
- Funding
- Graduate assistantships: full-time GAs earn a $6,000 annual stipend and 18 credits of tuition waiver; part-time GAs earn a $3,000 annual stipend and 9 credits of tuition waiver
- Stated stipend
- $6,000 a year
- Start terms
- Fall
- Tuition
- 2025-2026: PA residents $694 per credit ($4,164 per semester plus fees); non-residents $1,041 per credit ($6,246 per semester plus fees)Program tuition, per credit, 2025-26. Source: millersville.edu, reviewed October 10, 2026.
- Estimated tuition
- $33,312$694 per credit times 48 credits, before fees.
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