Morgan State University DSW and PhD in Social Work Programs
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What Social Work Doctorates Does Morgan State University Offer?
Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland offers 2 social work doctorates: PhD in Social Work and Doctorate of Social Work (DSW), with the DSW online.
MSW degree from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program (GPA of 3.5 or better on postgraduate study); persons with other related graduate degrees may apply but must enroll in a social work urban practice internship
GRE
The GRE is no longer required
Tuition
Graduate tuition $495 per credit hour in-state and $970 per credit hour out-of-state, plus $81.50 per credit hour in fees (Fall 2026-Spring 2027)School-wide graduate rate, per credit, 2026-27. Source: morgan.edu, reviewed October 10, 2026.
From Morgan State University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
Blank cells: the school's pages don't give that figure.
How Morgan State University Compares
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) requires 36 credits; the median practice doctorate on this site requires 48.
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) asks for 3 years of post-master's practice, against a median of 2 among DSWs that state a figure.
Is Morgan State University's DSW CSWE-Accredited?
Morgan State 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.
CSWE doesn't accredit research doctorates, so the PhD carries no CSWE status; PhD programs are covered by the university's institutional accreditation.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Morgan State University
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
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Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 1 social work doctorate awarded by Morgan State University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 75th of 80 schools on this site that awarded any. These are awards conferred, not graduates or outcomes, and newer programs show none yet.
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Morgan State University DSW and PhD: Common Questions
Is Morgan State University's DSW CSWE-Accredited?
Morgan State 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 Morgan State University's DSW Online?
Yes. Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) (online).
How Much Does Morgan State University's PhD Cost?
PhD in Social Work: Graduate tuition $495 per credit hour in-state and $970 per credit hour out-of-state, plus $81.50 per credit hour in fees (Fall 2026-Spring 2027) (2026-27).
What Do You Need to Apply to Morgan State University's DSW and PhD?
PhD in Social Work: MSW degree from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program (GPA of 3.5 or better on postgraduate study); persons with other related graduate degrees may apply but must enroll in a social work urban practice internship. Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): Master of Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, minimum GPA of 3.2. At least three years of post-MSW experience in one or more listed areas of social work practice. Clinical licensure is preferred, not required.
Does Morgan State University Require the GRE?
PhD in Social Work: The GRE is no longer required. Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): No GRE required.
How Long Does Morgan State University's DSW Take?
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): 3 years (36 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