What Social Work Doctorates Does University of Memphis Offer?
University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee offers one social work doctorate: Doctor of Social Work (DSW), offered online. CSWE lists the practice doctorate as in candidacy.
From University of Memphis's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How University of Memphis Compares
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) requires 48 credits; the median practice doctorate on this site requires 48.
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) asks for 2 years of post-master's practice, against a median of 2 among DSWs that state a figure.
Is University of Memphis's DSW CSWE-Accredited?
University of Memphis's practice doctorate is in CSWE candidacy (directory captured September 30, 2026): it is working toward accreditation and is not yet accredited.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at University of Memphis
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
2
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 2 social work doctorates awarded by University of Memphis in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 71st 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 Tennessee and Bordering States
University of Memphis's practice doctorate is in CSWE candidacy (directory captured September 30, 2026): it is working toward accreditation and is not yet accredited.
Can You Earn University of Memphis's DSW Online?
Yes. Doctor of Social Work (DSW) (online; two days of in-person Residency Week in Memphis every August; synchronous online meetings usually on Monday evenings).
What Do You Need to Apply to University of Memphis's DSW?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program. A minimum of two years of post-MSW work experience.
Does University of Memphis Require the GRE?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): GRE not required.
How Long Does University of Memphis's DSW Take?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): 3 years (48 credit hours (33 required, 9 electives, 6 capstone)).
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