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Millersville University of Pennsylvania

School of Social Work

The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on advanced preparation for Leadership and Education, prepares graduates for innovation and leadership within organizations and universities. Though primarily online, the program requires on-campus residencies. Easily accessible by car from major cities such as New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Newark, Washington DC, and Pittsburgh, Millersville University is located in Lancaster County, which is serviced by Amtrak and International Airports in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.

The DSW curriculum, which includes coursework in Leadership, Teaching, Research, and Theory prepares students to complete a dissertation on a topic of their choosing. Fostering interprofessional education, our students complete electives taught by professors in other disciplines such as nursing, education, business, and psychology. The majority of students complete the DSW program in three years due to the close, collaborative relationship with their dissertation chair whom the student selects in year two.

Our alumni have advanced their careers, securing full-time tenure track assistant professor positions as well as leadership roles in healthcare, clinical practice, and non-profit management. Due to the online nature of the program, students in the DSW program are from across the country, coming together to hone their skills with the best in their profession and to prepare for leadership excellence. With mentoring from expert and diverse faculty who bring global research and expertise to the program, Millersville University offers a prime opportunity in quality doctoral social work education for the select student.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
  • Millersville, Pennsylvania
  • Public
  • DSW Program
  • Online Program Only
  • Part-time Enrollment Only
  • 8 Students
  • No
  • No
  • Yes, MSW required
  • No, but preferred

Substantive Research Areas of Faculty

  • Addiction/Substance Use
  • Adolescent and Youth Development
  • Child Welfare & Indian Child Welfare Act
  • Community Practice/Macro Practice
  • Disaster Response
  • Family & Interpersonal Violence
  • Immigrants, Refugees & Displaced Persons
  • International Social
  • Mental Health
  • Poverty & Homelessness
  • Rural Social Work
  • School Social Work
  • Social/Economic Justice
  • Social Welfare Policy
  • Social Work Education
  • Social Work Practice
  • Work & Global Development

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