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Doctorate of Social Work

Lead social change through practice, research, and compassion

Advanced Social Work Practice
Whole-Person, Justice-Focused Care
Faith-Integrated Leadership
Preparation for Systems Impact

Program Overview

What You'll Learn

  • Advanced clinical and community-based social work practice
  • Research-informed interventions and program evaluation
  • Leadership, supervision, and organizational change
  • Policy analysis, advocacy, and social justice frameworks
  • Ethical practice grounded in Christian values and service

Career Opportunities

  • Advanced clinical or supervisory social work roles
  • Leadership positions in social service organizations
  • Policy, advocacy, and program development roles
  • Teaching, training, or consultation positions
  • Leadership shaping systems of care and community well-being

Why Choose Adventist Education?

Adventist education approaches social work as a calling rooted in justice, compassion, and service to vulnerable communities. The Doctorate of Social Work prepares practitioners to lead with scholarly depth, ethical clarity, and whole-person understanding. Graduates are equipped to influence practice, policy, and systems while remaining grounded in faith and professional excellence.

Choose Your Program By Institution

Select from our prestigious member institutions offering Doctorate of Social Work programs:

Delivery Format: Hybrid format with applied doctoral projects

LLU

Loma Linda University

Social Work DSW – Hybrid Online DSW Doctorate of Social Work

Program Features:

  • Strong focus on whole-person health and interdisciplinary care
  • Connection to a major academic health sciences center
  • Advanced preparation for leadership across clinical and community settings
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WWU

Walla Walla University

Social Work DSW Doctor of Social Work

Program Features:

  • Emphasis on social justice and community-centered practice
  • Supportive cohort model with close faculty mentorship
  • Faith-integrated approach to leadership and advocacy
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