University of Kansas DSW and PhD in Social Work Programs
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What Social Work Doctorates Does University of Kansas Offer?
University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas offers 2 social work doctorates: Doctor of Social Work (DSW) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work, with the DSW online. Estimated DSW tuition is $41,790 before fees. The PhD is funded, with tuition covered and a stipend or assistantship.
From University of Kansas's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
University of Kansas'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 University of Kansas
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
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Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 4 social work doctorates awarded by University of Kansas in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 47th 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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University of Kansas DSW and PhD: Common Questions
Is University of Kansas's DSW CSWE-Accredited?
University of Kansas'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 University of Kansas's DSW Online?
Yes. Doctor of Social Work (DSW) (online; live online classes every other Saturday).
How Much Does University of Kansas's DSW Cost?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): $995 per credit hour, including fees (flat rate regardless of residency), about $41,790 for 42 credits before fees.
Is University of Kansas's PhD in Social Work Funded?
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work: Tuition support for four years while enrolled full time and in good standing; competitive GRA/GTA positions provide stipends.
What Do You Need to Apply to University of Kansas's DSW and PhD?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program. Minimum of three years of clinical or macro practice experience beyond the master's degree. Social work licensure preferred but not required. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work: Master's degree in social work or a related field; MSW preferred; graduate GPA of 3.5 or higher. Two years of post-master's professional social work experience preferred.
How Long Does University of Kansas's DSW Take?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): Two years full time; three or four years part time (42 credit hours).
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