DSW Program
Leadership and Education
The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program prepares academicians who are able to lead, and leaders who are able to teach. Pursue your passion for social justice through enhanced leadership, and the transformative opportunity to explore and develop yourself as a scholar and practitioner.
Kutztown University and Millersville University are pleased to partner to offer our DSW program focused on preparing leaders and educators for career advancement in agencies, government, and higher education. Social Work practitioners with an MSW will be prepared to take on the challenges the industry will face in practice and in preparing future experts in the field.
A hybrid program with a residency component at our Pennsylvania campuses, the DSW program is designed with the working professional in mind. Whether you live in Pennsylvania or anywhere beyond, learn with the best in your profession and prepare to continue to make a difference.
With expert faculty who bring global research and expertise to the classroom, the joint Kutztown University | Millersville University DSW program is the best choice to advance your social work career.
Program Construct:
- Part-time, eight-session program - two courses per session for fall, spring, and summer terms
- Cohort model
- Online instruction and coursework
- Face-to-face learning component (one weekend) per session
REQUEST MORE INFORMATION
For information on the admissions process, contact the Graduate Admissions Office 610-683-4190 or graduate@kutztown.edu.
For specific program information, contact the Kutztown University Doctor of Social Work Program Director: Dr. Sharon Lyter at lyter@kutztown.edu.

The KU Social Work Program has provided me with the knowledge, skills, and most importantly self exploration to be the best social worker possible.
Mindy McCormick, DSW 2021Awesome faculty.
Rachel Bernini, DSW 2020