DSW
Education & Academia abbreviation · Degree
| Stands for | Doctor of Social Work |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
DSW stands for Doctor of Social Work, a degree abbreviation.
Practice doctorate in social work focused on advanced clinical practice, leadership and teaching, usually completed part time or online in about three years. The University of Pennsylvania and the University of Southern California run well-known DSW programs.
Example: After fifteen years as a therapist, she enrolled in Penn's DSW to prepare for teaching clinical courses.
Usage notes
Written D.S.W. Some universities once awarded the DSW as a research doctorate equal to the PhD, but most research programs now award the PhD in social work. The degree does not change licensure, which still depends on the MSW and a state clinical license.
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