TSSW’s Online Doctorate of Social Work ranked in Forbes Top 10
If you want to advance your social work career without leaving the workforce, consider earning a doctorate or Ph.D. in social work online. These high-level degrees can help you develop the advanced theoretical and practical skills you need to apply for practitioner leadership roles or university-level teaching and research jobs in social work. Potential careers for graduates include university social work professor, executive director of a social services agency, social work administrator or social work researcher.
Most social work doctoral programs require a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) and several years of professional experience. A typical curriculum explores social work research, ethics, evidence-based practice and social justice. Graduation requirements usually include either a capstone project or a dissertation.
Explore our ranking of the best online doctorates in social work below. We also discuss considerations to help you decide whether an online social work graduate program is right for you and what you can expect if you pursue this degree.
