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Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (DSW) at Monmouth University

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What Should You Know About Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (DSW) at Monmouth University?

Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (DSW) is a practice doctorate (DSW) at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey, offered online (annual one-week summer on-campus residency). It requires 48 credits (39 required, 9 elective) and takes three years, 6 credits per semester across fall, spring and summer. Final project: transformative Human Rights Leadership Project, culminating in a Social Work Project Exposition. Tuition: $1,195 per credit (doctoral rate, effective Feb. 26, 2026).

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How Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (DSW) Works

Degree
DSW
Format
Online
Residency and class meetings
Annual one-week summer on-campus residency
Schedule
Part-time study offered
Credits
48 credits (39 required, 9 elective)
Length
Three years, 6 credits per semester across fall, spring and summer
Final project
Transformative Human Rights Leadership Project, culminating in a Social Work Project Exposition
Focus areas
Human rights leadership; Macro social work practice
Start terms
Fall

Admission to Monmouth University's DSW

Degree you need
An earned master's degree in social work or social services (preferred); applicants with master's degrees in other social sciences complete four core MSW courses before entry; minimum 3.00 GPA
Practice experience
At least 3-5 years post-MSW professional work experience

What Monmouth University's DSW Costs

Tuition
$1,195 per credit (doctoral rate, effective Feb. 26, 2026)School-wide graduate rate, not this program's own price, per credit, 2026. Source: monmouth.edu, reviewed October 10, 2026.

From monmouth.edu, reviewed October 10, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (DSW) Compares

  • Its 48 credits compare with a median of 48 across practice doctorates that state credits.
  • It asks for 5 years of post-master's practice; the median among practice doctorates that state a figure is 2.
  • It ends in an applied capstone, as do 29 of the 38 practice doctorates on this site.

Is Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (DSW) at Monmouth University CSWE-Accredited?

Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (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 in Human Rights Leadership (DSW) at Monmouth University: Common Questions

How Much Does Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (DSW) at Monmouth University Cost?

$1,195 per credit (doctoral rate, effective Feb. 26, 2026). This is the school's general graduate rate rather than a program-specific price.

How Long Is Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (DSW) at Monmouth University?

Three years, 6 credits per semester across fall, spring and summer, 48 credits (39 required, 9 elective), according to the school's program page.

What Do You Need to Apply to Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (DSW) at Monmouth University?

An earned master's degree in social work or social services (preferred); applicants with master's degrees in other social sciences complete four core MSW courses before entry; minimum 3.00 GPA. At least 3-5 years post-MSW professional work experience.

Is Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (DSW) at Monmouth University Online?

Yes. It is offered online: annual one-week summer on-campus residency.

Is Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (DSW) at Monmouth University CSWE-Accredited?

Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (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. monmouth.edu: Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership (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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