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Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree in Clinical Practice and Leadership at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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What Should You Know About Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree in Clinical Practice and Leadership at University of Tennessee, Knoxville?

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree in Clinical Practice and Leadership is a practice doctorate (DSW) at University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee, offered online (one-week on-campus residency in Knoxville during each of the first two summers, plus a three-day new student orientation in June before the first fall semester). It requires 48 credit hours and takes three years. Final project: practice-focused, applied project (not a traditional academic dissertation). CSWE status: accredited.

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How Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree in Clinical Practice and Leadership Works

Degree
DSW
Format
Online
Residency and class meetings
One-week on-campus residency in Knoxville during each of the first two summers, plus a three-day new student orientation in June before the first fall semester
Credits
48 credit hours
Length
Three years
Final project
Practice-focused, applied project (not a traditional academic dissertation)
Focus areas
Clinical Practice and Leadership
Start terms
Fall

Admission to University of Tennessee, Knoxville's DSW

Degree you need
Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
Practice experience
A minimum of three years of post-MSSW/MSW clinical practice experience

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

How Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree in Clinical Practice and Leadership Compares

  • Its 48 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 ends in an applied capstone, as do 29 of the 38 practice doctorates on this site.

Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree in Clinical Practice and Leadership at University of Tennessee, Knoxville CSWE-Accredited?

CSWE lists University of Tennessee, Knoxville's practice doctorate as accredited in its directory (captured September 30, 2026), one of 4 DSW programs on this site with full accreditation.

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Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree in Clinical Practice and Leadership at University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Common Questions

How Long Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree in Clinical Practice and Leadership at University of Tennessee, Knoxville?

Three years, 48 credit hours, according to the school's program page.

What Do You Need to Apply to Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree in Clinical Practice and Leadership at University of Tennessee, Knoxville?

Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program. A minimum of three years of post-MSSW/MSW clinical practice experience.

Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree in Clinical Practice and Leadership at University of Tennessee, Knoxville Online?

Yes. It is offered online: one-week on-campus residency in Knoxville during each of the first two summers, plus a three-day new student orientation in June before the first fall semester.

Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree in Clinical Practice and Leadership at University of Tennessee, Knoxville CSWE-Accredited?

CSWE lists University of Tennessee, Knoxville's practice doctorate as accredited in its directory (captured September 30, 2026), one of 4 DSW programs on this site with full accreditation.

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Sources

  1. csw.utk.edu: Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree in Clinical Practice and Leadership 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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