Yeshiva University DSW and PhD in Social Work Programs
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What Social Work Doctorates Does Yeshiva University Offer?
Yeshiva University in New York, New York offers 2 social work doctorates: Clinical Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) and PhD in Social Welfare, all offered online. DSW tuition: $1,400 per credit (Wurzweiler doctoral program).
From Yeshiva University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
Blank cells: the school's pages don't give that figure.
How Yeshiva University Compares
Clinical Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) requires 45 credits; the median practice doctorate on this site requires 48.
PhD in Social Welfare requires 51 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.
Clinical Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) asks for 3 years of post-master's practice, against a median of 2 among DSWs that state a figure.
Is Yeshiva University's DSW CSWE-Accredited?
Yeshiva University'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 Yeshiva University
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
15
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 15 social work doctorates awarded by Yeshiva University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 9th of 80 schools on this site that awarded any. These are awards conferred, not graduates or outcomes, and newer programs show none yet.
Yeshiva University'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 Yeshiva University's DSW and PhD Online?
Yes. Clinical Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) (online and hybrid; evening classes in a live virtual (Zoom) classroom; in-person attendance not required) and PhD in Social Welfare (online; live virtual (synchronous) evening classes, Monday through Thursday; some courses asynchronous).
How Much Does Yeshiva University's DSW and PhD Cost?
Clinical Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): $1,400 per credit (Wurzweiler doctoral program) (2026-27). PhD in Social Welfare: $1,400 per credit (Wurzweiler doctoral program) (2026-27).
What Do You Need to Apply to Yeshiva University's DSW and PhD?
Clinical Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): MSW from a CSWE-accredited program or international equivalent; 3.0 GPA in undergraduate and graduate programs. Minimum of three years of supervised post-MSW clinical experience, currently working in social services or a related field. Professional licensure required. PhD in Social Welfare: MSW or a master's in a related field; 3.0 GPA in undergraduate and graduate programs. Work experience not required but preferred.
Does Yeshiva University Require the GRE?
Clinical Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): GRE not required. PhD in Social Welfare: GRE not required.
How Long Does Yeshiva University's DSW and PhD Take?
Clinical Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): Three to four years (part-time 3-year or full-time 4-year study, per the FAQ) (45 credits). PhD in Social Welfare: Most students finish in about six years; full-time students not employed full time can finish in 3-4 years; eight-year limit (51 credits).
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