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Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at University of Memphis

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What Should You Know About Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at University of Memphis?

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) is a practice doctorate (DSW) at University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee, offered online (two days of in-person Residency Week in Memphis every August; synchronous online meetings usually on Monday evenings). It requires 48 credit hours (33 required, 9 electives, 6 capstone) and takes 3 years. Final project: capstone project (6 hours). CSWE status: candidacy.

Researched and edited by Taylor Rupe · Updated October 10, 2026

How Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Works

Degree: DSW
Format: Online
Residency and class meetings: Two days of in-person Residency Week in Memphis every August; synchronous online meetings usually on Monday evenings
Credits: 48 credit hours (33 required, 9 electives, 6 capstone)
Length: 3 years
Final project: Capstone project (6 hours)
Focus areas: Electives in teaching, qualitative methods, quantitative methods or clinical methods
Start terms: Fall

Admission to University of Memphis's DSW

Degree you need: An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program
Practice experience: A minimum of two years of post-MSW work experience
GRE: GRE not required

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

How Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Compares

Its 48 credits compare with a median of 48 across practice doctorates that state credits.
It asks for 2 years of post-master's practice; the median among practice doctorates that state a figure is 2.
It doesn't require the GRE, like 13 of the 38 practice doctorates on this site.
It ends in an applied capstone, as do 29 of the 38 practice doctorates on this site.

Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at University of Memphis 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.

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