Program Overview

Simmons University's online Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program empowers professionals to become leaders in social work thought, education, and practice. Through live, online classes, students develop advanced clinical skills, inclusive leadership abilities, and teaching expertise. The program culminates in a capstone project that showcases students' research and expertise in a specific area of interest. Graduates emerge as scholar-practitioners who seamlessly apply doctoral-level knowledge to their work in the field.