Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- The DSW degree can be earned in as little as two years but typically takes three years to complete.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Feb 2027
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT: 100
IELTS: 6
Credits
12 SCH
Delivered
Blended
Campus Location
- Philadelphia, United States
Disciplines
Social Work
Overview
Features
The Clinical Social Work program at the University of Pennsylvania uses a combination of campus immersion experiences and online course delivery (videoconferencing) that works for working professionals, wherever they live. Students enjoy an unparalleled educational experience, coming together to interact and learn on an Ivy League campus during the campus immersion experiences.
Technology is used to connect, not to distance. The program recognizes the importance of relational learning and all of the online course delivery and educational strategies are chosen with an eye toward building knowledge in community.
Renowned faculty from all over the world teach cutting-edge courses on the latest in clinical practice, research, and teaching. Graduates’ successes prove that the DSW is a gateway to fulfilling careers as social work practice leaders and educators.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Methods of Inquiry: Quantitative Research Methods
- Methods of Inquiry: Qualitative Research Methods
- Clinical Theory
- Applied Statistics
- The Trauma Spectrum and Its Treatment: The PRISM Meta-Model
- Relational Theory
- Teaching
- Strengths-Based Interventions in Social Work
- Social Construction and Social Work Practice: Transforming Dialogues
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL® IBT: 100
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants for admission to the Doctorate in Clinical Social Work Program at the School of Social Policy & Practice must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a master’s degree in social work from an accredited social work degree program;
- Have three years post-MSW practice experience.
Other requirements:
- Resume
- Application Essay
- Writing Sample
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Admissions Interview
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 63,672 AUD / year (≈ 44,792 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 63,672 AUD / year (≈ 44,792 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 63,672 AUD / year (≈ 44,792 USD / year)
Additional Details
Most of our PhD programs are fully funded, meaning the program will pay for your tuition and fees, as well as provide you with a minimum stipend of $39,425.
Living costs
Philadelphia, United States: 1,866-3,247 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.