Connecticut · Verified October 2026

DSW and PhD in Social Work Programs in Connecticut

Where Can You Earn a Doctorate in Social Work in Connecticut?

2 schools in Connecticut offer 2 social work doctorates: 1 practice doctorate (DSW) and 1 PhD, at Southern Connecticut State University and University of Connecticut. All are taught hybrid. Estimated tuition for Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Southern Connecticut State University is $48,096 before fees. 1 PhD states full funding. Connecticut residents can also choose from 26 online DSW programs at schools in other states.

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

schools in Connecticut: 2
DSW programs: 1
PhD programs: 1
offered online: 0
online DSWs open to residents: 26

Connecticut Schools Compared

School	Degrees	Formats	CSWE (DSW)	Est. DSW tuition	PhD funding
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven · Public	DSW	Hybrid		$48,096
University of ConnecticutStorrs · Public	PhD				Funded

From each school's own pages, reviewed October 2026. CSWE status from CSWE's practice doctorate directory, captured September 30, 2026; CSWE doesn't accredit PhD programs. Blank cells: the school's pages don't give that figure.

Every Social Work Doctorate in Connecticut

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven · Public

DSWHybridResidency

Residency and class meetings: Summer courses are hybrid: each meets on ground during a five-day residency (for example June 22-26, 2026), with the remaining coursework online
Credits: 48 credits
Length: Three years, part-time (two courses per semester in summer, fall and spring)
Final project: Self-designed externship (240 hours) and capstone project
Practice experience: 3 years of post-MSW social work practice experience
Tuition: $1,002 per credit tuition plus $468 per credit General University Fee (2026-27); part-time rates are the same for residents and non-residents and for online and on-ground study; doctoral students are billed per credit onlyProgram tuition, per credit, 2026-27. Source: the school's program page, reviewed October 2026.
Estimated tuition: $48,096$1,002 per credit times 48 credits, before fees.

Ph.D. in Social Work at University of Connecticut

Storrs · Public

PhDFunded

Credits: 57 graduate credits, including 15 credits of dissertation research (for students admitted Fall 2025 and beyond)
Length: Two years of coursework, then dissertation; proposal no later than four years after beginning doctoral study and all requirements within eight years
Final project: Dissertation
Practice experience: Two years of post-MSW practice experience preferred
GRE: The GRE requirement is waived
Funding: Four years of funding through Graduate Assistantships in research or teaching, providing stipends, health insurance and tuition

Online DSW Programs Open to Connecticut Residents

26 online practice doctorates at schools outside Connecticut are open to new students nationwide. These are the 8 with the lowest estimated tuition, one per school; programs without an estimate follow alphabetically. Confirm that the school can enroll Connecticut residents before you apply.

Program	Credits	Est. tuition	CSWE
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at University of AlabamaAlabama · Residency	45	$19,800
Online Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Social Welfare at University at BuffaloNew York	39	$31,200
Online Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) at University of KentuckyKentucky · Residency	42	$33,180	Candidacy
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Millersville University of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania · Residency	48	$33,312
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Barry UniversityFlorida · Live online classes	50	$35,000
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania · Residency	48	$36,864
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at University of KansasKansas · Live online classes	42	$41,790
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Leadership in Community Practices at Spalding UniversityKentucky · Residency	50	$42,500

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Online and Hybrid Social Work PhDs for Connecticut Residents

10 social work PhDs at schools outside Connecticut are offered online or in a hybrid format. Funded programs are listed first.

Program	Format	Credits	Funding
PhD in Social Work at Baylor UniversityTexas	Online		Funded
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (Ph.D.) at Norfolk State UniversityVirginia	Online and on campus	54	Funded
Online PhD in Social Work at Our Lady of the Lake UniversityTexas	Online	54	Funded
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work at University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusOklahoma	Online	40	Funded
PhD in Social Work at West Virginia UniversityWest Virginia	Hybrid	53	Funded
PhD in Social Work (Hybrid) at Adelphi UniversityNew York	Hybrid
Ph.D. in Social Work at Alabama A & M UniversityAlabama	Online	58
Online PhD in Social Work at Simmons UniversityMassachusetts	Online	45

Social Work Doctorates in States Bordering Connecticut

Social Work Doctorates Near Connecticut Cities

Social work doctorates near New Britain2 in-person programs in Connecticut

Social Work Doctorates in Connecticut: Common Questions

How Many Social Work Doctorate Programs Are in Connecticut?

2 at 2 schools: Southern Connecticut State University (DSW) and University of Connecticut (PhD).

Are Connecticut's DSW Programs CSWE-Accredited?

None of Connecticut's practice doctorates is in CSWE's practice doctorate directory (captured September 30, 2026). CSWE began accrediting practice doctorates only recently, and most DSWs nationally haven't completed the process.

Can Connecticut Residents Earn a DSW Online?

Yes. 26 online DSW programs at schools outside Connecticut accept students nationwide; the lowest estimated tuition among them is $19,800 at University of Alabama. Confirm the school can enroll Connecticut residents before you apply. Compare online DSW programs.

Can You Earn a PhD in Social Work Online From Connecticut?

10 social work PhDs at schools elsewhere are offered online or in a hybrid format. The other 67 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site are campus-based, and campus PhDs are the ones most likely to state full funding. Compare online PhD programs.

How Much Does a DSW Cost in Connecticut?

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Southern Connecticut State University has an estimated tuition of $48,096 before fees.

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Sources

Official program pages of the 2 Connecticut schools listed, reviewed October 2026
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), practice doctorate program directory, captured September 30, 2026