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Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) at Morgan State University

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What Should You Know About Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) at Morgan State University?

Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) is a practice doctorate (DSW) at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, offered online. It requires 36 credits and takes 3 years.

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How Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Works

Degree
DSW
Format
Online
Credits
36 credits
Length
3 years
Focus areas
Clinical practice; Non-profit management; Social entrepreneurship; Community advocacy and participatory research; Social work pedagogy and education

Admission to Morgan State University's DSW

Degree you need
Master of Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, minimum GPA of 3.2
Practice experience
At least three years of post-MSW experience in one or more listed areas of social work practice
License
Clinical licensure is preferred, not required
GRE
No GRE required

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

How Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Compares

  • Its 36 credits compare with a median of 48 across practice doctorates that state credits.
  • It asks for 3 years of post-master's practice; the median among practice doctorates that state a figure is 2.
  • It doesn't require the GRE, like 13 of the 38 practice doctorates on this site.

Is Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) at Morgan State University CSWE-Accredited?

Doctorate 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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Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) at Morgan State University: Common Questions

How Long Is Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) at Morgan State University?

3 years, 36 credits, according to the school's program page.

What Do You Need to Apply to Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) at Morgan State University?

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 Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) at Morgan State University Require the GRE?

No GRE required, according to Morgan State University's admissions information.

Is Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) at Morgan State University Online?

Yes. It is offered online.

Is Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) at Morgan State University CSWE-Accredited?

Doctorate 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. morgan.edu: Doctorate 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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