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

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

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Social Work Graduate Application Workshop
6 to 7 p.m. CT
Online event - Zoom
This session will offer advice for completing your social work graduate program application.
Register for the Nov. 12 graduate application workshop

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 admissions process and application requirements.

How to Apply to the KU DSW Program

DSW Program Information

DSW Stories

Photos of DSW speakers for the upcoming spotlight series

Fall DSW Spotlight Series will highlight experiences from Capstone Projects

The four-part online event series features leaders and alumni from the online KU DSW program. These practitioner-scholars will share experiences from developing their DSW Capstone Projects in crucial practice areas including healthcare, child and family services, and mental and behavioral health.

Lisa Street named associate program director for the Doctor of Social Work program

Street, a social work educator for 18 years, teaches in the DSW program. Street leads the development of the school’s approach to DSW capstone projects.