Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Rutgers

Why the Rutgers DSW Program?

You were meant to be an acknowledged leader in the field of clinical social work, drawing on your experience to build knowledge through the development and disseminiation of original ideas through journal articles and books, national and international conferences, and innovative websites. In the Rutgers DSW program, you will gain insight to allow you to be part of the practice world, where we need such leaders.

How will the Rutgers DSW Program help me?

By assisting you in developing the thinking and writing skills that translate your rich practice experiences into innovative case studies and qualitative papers that connect theory, research, and practice and are publishable. We give you the technical skills you will need to connect to online audiences who need access to your clinical wisdom and experience. Continue reading →

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DSW News

Welcome to new faculty member, Erica Goldblatt Hyatt

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Title: Assistant Director, Doctoral of Social Work Program

Spotlight on: Becca Klaver, BA, MFA, Ph.D. Engaged Scholarship: Multimedia Writing (for 2nd- and 3rd-year DSW students)

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

DSW Students Explores the Stories of Undocumented Immigrants

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

“Can the American dream be a reality or is it just an illusion?” Widian Nicola, Doctoral Social Work student, asks of an undocumented immigrant.

DSW INFO SESSIONS

Interested in learning more about the Rutgers DSW Program? Join us for an Info. Session where we will discuss the program curriculum, our weekend residency course structure, and the application process. DSW faculty, staff, and students will be there to answer questions and share what makes the Rutgers DSW a unique and innovative program.

2018-2019 Info. Sessions
September 29, 2018
November 3, 2018
February 2, 2019

All Info. Sessions take place from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on the 3rd Floor at 390 George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

Our Info. Sessions are a structured program, so we ask that attendees please be on time and plan to stay for the entire session. Let us know that you're coming! Click here to RSVP.

DSW APPLICATION DEADLINES

The application for the Rutgers DSW Program will be available at the beginning of September. Cick here to start your application.

Applicants are encouraged to apply in advance and submit all required materials by the priority deadline. Those who complete the application by the date below are given priority in committee review.

Priority Deadline: March 1

The DSW Program will continue to accept applications after the priority deadline has past until we reach acceptance of a highly qualified cohort of 20 students or June 1.