What Social Work Doctorates Does Spalding University Offer?
Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky offers one social work doctorate: Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Leadership in Community Practices, offered online. Estimated DSW tuition is $42,500 before fees.
From Spalding University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Spalding University Compares
Estimated tuition for Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Leadership in Community Practices is $42,500, the 8th lowest of 19 practice doctorates on this site with an estimate (median $45,000).
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Leadership in Community Practices requires 50 credits; the median practice doctorate on this site requires 48.
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Leadership in Community Practices asks for 2 years of post-master's practice, against a median of 2 among DSWs that state a figure.
Spalding 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.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Spalding University
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
13
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 13 social work doctorates awarded by Spalding University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 10th of 80 schools on this site that awarded any. These are awards conferred, not graduates or outcomes, and newer programs show none yet.
More Social Work Doctorates in Kentucky and Bordering States
Spalding 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 Spalding University's DSW Online?
Yes. Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Leadership in Community Practices (online; low-residency format; all courses taught with online synchronous and asynchronous instruction, with virtual classes on Saturdays).
How Much Does Spalding University's DSW Cost?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Leadership in Community Practices: $850 per credit hour (2026-2027) (2026-27), about $42,500 for 50 credits before fees.
What Do You Need to Apply to Spalding University's DSW?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Leadership in Community Practices: MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution, with a minimum 3.3 MSW GPA. Minimum of two years of post-MSW practice experience.
How Long Does Spalding University's DSW Take?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Leadership in Community Practices: Two years (50 credit hours).
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