Doctor of Social Work Program (DSW)
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* DSW candidates must have an MSW and at least 3 years of full-time post-MSW practice experience. A minimum 3.3 GPA is required at both the bachelor's and master's level.
Flexible online or on-campus learning
Focus your coursework on your research interests through applied practice projects
Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Learn Skills To Lead, at All Levels of Social Work
Advocating for your community means addressing larger societal challenges. Tulane University’s Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program prepares you to empower individuals, families, and communities through research, teaching the skills you need to drive systemic social change.
One of the first DSWs in the country to be CSWE-accredited, our flexible, 30-month program allows you to study from your own home, with class meetings once a month online or on campus, so you can upskill without losing momentum in your current role.
You’ll learn from widely published faculty who bring years of experience in community support and who will help you explore solutions to micro, mezzo, and macro issues in the field of social work.
Let’s take on systemic challenges, TUGether.
“PRIOR TO THE TULANE DSW PROGRAM, I HAD NOT HAD MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN FROM PROFESSORS AND SOCIAL WORK EXPERTS WHO LOOK LIKE ME. SEEING BLACK PROFESSORS GAVE ME THE NUDGE THAT I NEEDED TO CONTINUE TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE.”
– Devin Williams, LCSW-S, LICSW-S, DSW Alumna
Diverse Student Body
Our DSW program provides opportunities to connect with peers from diverse backgrounds, allowing you to expand your horizons by considering different perspectives and viewpoints in an inclusive academic setting.
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Why Earn a DSW at Tulane?
The DSW program provides high-level training for professionals in the field of social work, teaching key principles in areas such as project management, applied research, university-based teaching, and nonprofit leadership.
See why social work leaders choose the DSW:
- Experiential learning through apprenticeship, mentoring, and community immersion
- Accelerated curriculum that centers on critical thinking, leadership skills, and research methods
- Advanced clinical research in a practice area of your choosing, culminating in a final project that synthesizes your knowledge and skills
Our programs address current industry issues — with many of our faculty members engaged in groundbreaking research — preparing you with the knowledge needed to tackle future challenges and stay ahead of the curve in your career.
Why Tulane School of Social Work?
Tulane’s DSW program was ranked among the Top 10 Online Doctorates in Social Work by Forbes Advisor in 2024, which determines its rankings using data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Located downtown near the French Quarter, Tulane School of Social Work sits in the heart of New Orleans. Whether you’re studying online or on campus, you’ll experience the unique spirit of the city through courses taught by professors embedded within the local community.
About Tulane School of Social Work
With over 100 years of innovation and impact in New Orleans, the South, and across the U.S., Tulane School of Social Work has remained committed to its motto, “not for oneself, but for one’s own.” Continuing this tradition, Tulane School of Social Work offers industry-focused graduate degrees and a certificate program for purpose-driven professionals to do work that matters — in the New Orleans community and beyond.
Elevate Your Career with a DSW
The DSW program prepares you to take on executive-level positions in social work, teaching you the skills necessary to design, evaluate, and implement effective programs and policies.
Take a look at some potential career outcomes when you earn a DSW:
Public Relations and Fundraising Manager
Median Annual Salary: $130,480
Median Annual Salary: $110,680
Medical and Health Service Manager
Social and Community Service Manager
Median Annual Salary: $77,030
Social Scientist
Median Annual Salary: $95,890
Compliance Officer
Median Annual Salary: $75,670
*Salary information sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of 2023
Exceptional Graduate Outcomes
In a survey of recent DSW grads, 100% were employed in relevant fields, 31% received a raise or title change after graduation, and 97% said they would recommend Tulane School of Social Work. A third of our alumni make upwards of $105k a year — almost double the national average.
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