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Doctoral Programs In Social Work Information Sessions

Congratulations on your decision to advance your career in social work. When you choose to pursue a terminal degree with Barry University’s School of Social Work, you join a family of justice-oriented clinicians, researchers, policymakers, scholars, and organizational leaders on a mission to "Be the Voice of Change."

Doctoral Programs

We offer two distinct doctoral programs designed to help you meet your unique professional goals:

Doctorate in Social Work (DSW)

Open to MSW applicants only, this path prepares you to broaden your career possibilities by advancing your clinical practice, as well as honing your expertise in leadership, scholarship, and organizational effectiveness.

The DSW requires:

  • 2 years post MSW practice prior to enrollment
  • Major project

Doctor of Philosophy in
Social Work (Ph.D.)

Open to MSW and allied disciplines, the Ph.D. in Social Work links theory, research methodology, and a variety of public and private organizational settings to prepare you for careers in academe, research consulting, and agency leadership.

The Ph.D. requires:

  • 2 years post-master's experience (preferred)
  • Dissertation

Virtual Information Sessions

You may also connect with Barry University faculty and experience the doctoral programs firsthand during one of our virtual information sessions.

Reserve a spot today! We look forward to seeing you.


Doctoral Program Director, Dr. Sharron Singleton shares her key insights on the DSW program



Sharron Singleton

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