Doctor of Social Work (DSW) - Advanced Clinical Leadership and Social Justice

Academic Overview & Description

Elite practice doctorate preparing executive directors, clinical clinical supervisors, and university faculty through translational clinical scholarship and policy design.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

UK Doctoral Social Work Fellowship: $5,000/year merit scholarship

Tuition Rate

$14,200/year

Application Fee

$65

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.3+ MSW GPA with 2+ years post-master's clinical social work experience

English Language

IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 85

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Scholarly clinical writing sample, comprehensive CV, transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Three professional/academic references

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Kentucky Online's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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