Program: Social Welfare Online DSW - University at Buffalo

Apr 02, 2025

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Our online DSW program builds on the signature strengths of the School of Social Works’ trauma-informed and human rights (TI-HR) perspective, and is aimed at experienced social workers with a desire to advance their professional practice. DSW students will have the opportunity to build knowledge and learn to more effectively incorporate these concepts into the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based treatments with vulnerable populations. As a part-time, fully online program that is accessible to students regardless of geographic location, the DSW capitalizes on the latest digital technologies to innovate social work education and practice.

Required Core (30 credits)

SW 620LEC - Technology, Human Behavior & Professional Practice Credits: 3
SW 621LEC - Concepts in Implementation Science Credits: 3
SW 622LEC - Evaluating & Using Evidence-Based Practices in Social Work Credits: 3
SW 624LEC - Methods in Implementation Science Credits: 3
SW 625LEC - Using Prof Collab Networks for Pre-Implement Plan Credits: 3
SW 626SEM - Doctoral Seminar in Trauma & Human Rights Credits: 3
SW 627LEC - Organizational Characteristics & Implementing EBPs Credits: 3
SW 631TUT - DSW Capstone I: Identifying Evidence-Based Interventions for Translation Credits: 3
SW 632TUT - DSW Capstone II: Designing Implementation Strategies Credits: 3
SW 633TUT - DSW Capstone III Testing Implementation Strategies Credits: 3

Electives (6 credits)

Select 2 from:

Other graduate level electives may be seleted, with approval from the DSW program director.

SW 628SEM - Teaching and Pedagogy in Social Work Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project (3 credits)

SW 634TUT - DSW Capstone IV Evaluating and Disseminating Interventions Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 39

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

Full/Part Time Options

Part Time

Credits Required

39 Hours

Time-To-Degree

3 Years

Application Fee

$100

Special Requirements

Applicants must have a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program or international equivalent.

Program Contact

Lauren McGowan
685 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: swinfo@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-1254
Fax: 716-645-3456

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.