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

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

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) is a practice doctorate (DSW) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania in Millersville, Pennsylvania, offered online (one in-person weekend residency in August each year, and 2 virtual residencies in January and May). It requires 48 total credit hours (16 courses) and takes 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. At $694 per credit, estimated tuition is $33,312 before fees.

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How Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Works

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
Focus areas
Leadership; Teaching
Start terms
Fall

Admission to Millersville University of Pennsylvania's DSW

Degree you need
Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution
Practice experience
2 years post-MSW practice experience

What Millersville University of Pennsylvania's DSW Costs

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.
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

Add fees and federal loans to the Millersville University of Pennsylvania DSW estimate

From millersville.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 $33,312 is the 4th 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 Millersville 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania: Common Questions

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

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) (2025-26). That works out to about $33,312 for 48 credits, before fees.

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

3 years, part-time over 8 semesters (must complete program within 5 years); 4 or 5 year plans may be proposed, 48 total credit hours (16 courses), according to the school's program page.

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

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution. 2 years post-MSW practice experience.

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

Yes. It is offered online: one in-person weekend residency in August each year, and 2 virtual residencies in January and May.

Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Millersville 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. millersville.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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