Walden University · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Walden University

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

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) is a practice doctorate (DSW) at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, offered online (one virtual residency). It requires 59 quarter credits and takes as few as 21 months; up to 8 years. Final project: capstone project integrated into coursework. At $730 per credit, estimated tuition is $43,070 before fees. CSWE status: accredited.

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How Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Works

Degree
DSW
Format
Online
Residency and class meetings
One virtual residency
Schedule
Part-time study offered
Credits
59 quarter credits
Length
As few as 21 months; up to 8 years
Final project
Capstone project integrated into coursework
Focus areas
Advanced Clinical Practice and Supervision; Impact Leadership in Social Work Administration; Social Work Education
Start terms
August 31, 2026 (next start)

Admission to Walden University's DSW

Degree you need
MSW from a CSWE-accredited program with 3.0 GPA
Practice experience
At least 2 years full-time or equivalent practice experience beyond the master's degree
GRE
No test scores required

What Walden University's DSW Costs

Tuition
$730 per quarter credit; program fee $185 per quarterProgram tuition, per credit. Source: waldenu.edu, reviewed October 10, 2026.
Estimated tuition
$43,070$730 per credit times 59 credits, before fees.

Add fees and federal loans to the Walden University DSW estimate

From waldenu.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

  • Estimated tuition of $43,070 is the 9th lowest of 19 practice doctorates on this site with an estimate (median $45,000).
  • Its 59 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 Walden University CSWE-Accredited?

CSWE lists Walden University'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) at Walden University: Common Questions

How Much Does Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Walden University Cost?

$730 per quarter credit; program fee $185 per quarter. That works out to about $43,070 for 59 credits, before fees.

How Long Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Walden University?

As few as 21 months; up to 8 years, 59 quarter credits, according to the school's program page.

What Do You Need to Apply to Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Walden University?

MSW from a CSWE-accredited program with 3.0 GPA. At least 2 years full-time or equivalent practice experience beyond the master's degree.

Does Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Walden University Require the GRE?

No test scores required, according to Walden University's admissions information.

Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Walden University Online?

Yes. It is offered online: one virtual residency.

Is Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Walden University CSWE-Accredited?

CSWE lists Walden University'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. waldenu.edu: Doctor of Social Work (DSW) 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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