Do you hope to make an even greater impact in the social work field? Whether you want to drive change as a leader, teacher, researcher, or entrepreneur, Walden’s doctoral programs in social work provide a personalized path to your goals. Choose our online social work PhD program or Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program and get ready to reach a new level of credibility and influence.
As a student in our professional doctorate in social work program or our online social work PhD program, you’ll start building vital skills on the very first day. Master the tools and resources you need to thrive in your coursework and kick off your capstone or dissertation with confidence.
Advance your career in a social work agency or organization with your DSW. Choose from eight specializations, including addiction and medical social work. Learn how you can support diverse populations in your work.
Our online PhD in Social Work program empowers you to become a confident leader, researcher, or educator capable of positively impacting the social work field.
Walden’s online Doctor of Human Services program can empower you to effect meaningful social change through direct practice, advocacy, or policy.
Our online PhD in Human Services program prepares you to solve complex social problems by becoming a dedicated researcher or educator in the field.
Unlock your potential as a leader with Walden's Doctor of Social Work Impact Leadership in Social Work Administration specialization.
The Doctor of Social Work Advanced Clinical Practice and Supervision specialization can prepare you for supervisory roles in clinical social work settings.
Prepare to pursue teaching roles in higher education and other settings with Walden’s DSW Social Work Education specialization.
The PhD in Social Work Advanced Clinical Practice and Supervision specialization academically prepares you to supervise Master of Social Work (MSW) students.
Develop key leadership and problem-solving skills with Walden's PhD in Social Work Impact Leadership in Social Work Administration specialization.
The Social Work Education specialization in our PhD in Social Work program academically prepares you to teach social work students and practitioners in many settings.
Increase your impact as a human services practitioner with the Doctor of Human Services Prevention, Intervention, and Advocacy specialization.
Create your own learning experience through the General Program. Explore topics of interest that align with your personal and professional goals.
Explore advanced qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research methodologies. You will develop the skills to collect and analyze complex data and to apply this knowledge to the field of human services and the study of diverse populations.
Examine the theory and strategies to respond to the initial needs of a community in an emergency situation and how to assist victims and caregivers after the initial crisis has passed.
Explore traditional and contemporary intervention and rehabilitation approaches for both offenders and victims.
Gain a broad understanding of the current educational environment and explore theories and best practices in adult learning.
Explore topics such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and vicarious trauma and learn about the emotional impact of parent-child separation, frequent family relocations, extensive deployments, and other issues experienced by military families.
Study strategies to promote well-being in a variety of settings, including schools, communities, and organizations.
Develop the skills to help individuals navigate community mental health services. The program explores the role of mental health in health behavioral changes, and you will gain a solid understanding of the assessment and referral system for mental health intervention and support.
Explore the impact of societal expectations on the elderly and demographic trends, including global cross-cultural issues in aging.
Understand the use of advanced clinical theory and research methodology within a unique, client-centered ecological context.
Study the nature of leadership in human service organizations, including the management of nonprofits
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