Low-residency program with three intensive summers on campus (10 weeks of coursework each summer); clinical and research internships in the intervening fall and spring
Length
27 months
Final project
Individual doctoral dissertation
Degree you need
Graduation from an accredited school of social work; applicants without an MSW but with closely related graduate education and postgraduate clinical practice experience are considered
Practice experience
Minimum of two years post-master's experience, additional experience preferred
Start terms
Summer (June)
Tuition
$40,970 per year for Year 1 and Year 2 students; $18,440 for final summer students; plus a $45 student activity fee and Ph.D. supervisory feesProgram tuition, per year, 2026-27. Source: ssw.smith.edu, reviewed October 10, 2026.
From Smith College's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Smith College
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
13
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 13 social work doctorates awarded by Smith College in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 11th 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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Smith College PhD in Social Work: Common Questions
Can You Earn Smith College's PhD in Social Work Online?
No. Ph.D. Program in Social Work is taught on campus: low-residency program with three intensive summers on campus (10 weeks of coursework each summer); clinical and research internships in the intervening fall and spring.
How Much Does Smith College's PhD Cost?
Ph.D. Program in Social Work: $40,970 per year for Year 1 and Year 2 students; $18,440 for final summer students; plus a $45 student activity fee and Ph.D. supervisory fees (2026-27).
What Do You Need to Apply to Smith College's PhD?
Ph.D. Program in Social Work: Graduation from an accredited school of social work; applicants without an MSW but with closely related graduate education and postgraduate clinical practice experience are considered. Minimum of two years post-master's experience, additional experience preferred.
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