DSW Info Sessions

Ready to learn more about KU's online Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program? Register below for an upcoming info session.

Info sessions are hosted online through Zoom. During the session, we will discuss the program, curriculum, application and admission timeline.

DSW Info Session Dates and Registration Links

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
DSW Info Session
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT
Online event - Zoom
Register for the June 17 info session

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
DSW Info Session
7 to 8 p.m. CT
Online event - Zoom
Register for July 15 info session

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
DSW Info Session
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT
Online event - Zoom
Register for the Aug. 11 info session

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
DSW Info Session
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT
Online event - Zoom
Register for the Sept. 15 info session

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
DSW Info Session
7 to 8 p.m. CT
Online event - Zoom
Register for the Oct. 20 info session

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
DSW Info Session
12 to 1 p.m. CT
Online event - Zoom
Register for the Nov. 17 info session

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
DSW Info Session
7 to 8 p.m. CT
Online event - Zoom
Register for the Dec. 1 info session

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2027
DSW Info Session
12 to 1 p.m. CT
Online event - Zoom
Register for the Jan. 19 info session

KU DSW Information

About the Online DSW at KU

The online Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program at the KU School of Social Welfare is designed to produce expert practitioner-scholars who go on to teach, supervise and mentor.

42 credit hours
100% online, with classes held every other Saturday
Complete the program in 2 years full-time or 3-4 years part-time study
Curriculum focus on leadership, administration and teaching
Designed for working professionals
Complete a Capstone Project for this practice-centered DSW degree

DSW Admissions and Application

Admission to the KU DSW program requires:

A master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program or a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) accredited Master of Social Work Program
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical or macro practice experience beyond the master’s degree in social work

The admissions application for Fall 2027 will open in October 2026.

Learn more about the DSW application process and application requirements.

How to Apply to the KU DSW Program

DSW Program Information

DSW Program Contacts

Tara Combes

Senior Graduate Academic Advisor
MSW Advisor - Advanced Standing Online (Jayhawk Global)
DSW Advisor - Online (Jayhawk Global)

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Edward Scanlon

DSW Program Director
Associate Professor

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DSW Stories

Graduating Student Spotlight: Afton Salas

Learn more about graduating Doctor of Social Work student Afton Salas.

Graduating Student Spotlight: Pam Twohill

Get to know more about graduating Doctor of Social Work student Pam Twohill.

KU DSW graduates complete capstone projects

Eight students in the online Doctor of Social Work program defended capstone projects in summer and fall 2025, taking the final step to earn their doctoral degrees in social work. Learn more about the real-world solutions developed by the first cohort of KU DSW graduates.

National conference presentation highlights KU DSW program

DSW Program Director Ed Scanlon highlighted the KU DSW program's focus on translating research to practice during a national conference presentation. “We build on what is called implementation science to help our graduates become leaders in community and agency settings as idea disseminators - people who translate research into practice," Scanlon said.

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