Major: Social Work

College of Social Work and Criminal Justice

Degree: Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.)

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree with GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-MSW experience
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Personal Statement & Capstone Proposal
• DSW Application
• Current Resume/CV
• A current social work license, license eligibility, or registration as a social work intern or its equivalent (in social work only)
• Interview as requested by the admissions committee
• Students will have a criminal background check, completed upon admission

International Students

• Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree with GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-MSW experience
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Personal Statement & Capstone Proposal
• DSW Application
• Current Resume/CV
• A current social work license, license eligibility, or registration as a social work intern or its equivalent (in social work only)
• TOEFL Score of 600 or IBT of 92-93 ; IELTS 7.0 ; Duolingo 115
• Interview as requested by the admissions committee
• A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• Students will have a criminal background check, completed upon admission

GRADUATE PROGRAMS APPLY NOW REQUEST INFORMATION INVEST IN GRAD EDUCATION
 

Contact/Information

Manny Gonzalez
Interim Coordinator
Sandler School of Social Work
Social Science Building (SO-44)
Boca Raton Campus Map

(E) mannygonzalez@fau.edu
(W) fau.edu/sw-cj/academics/phyllis-and-harvey-sandler-school-of-social-work/doctor-of-social-work/

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall (only): March 1
No Spring acceptance
No Summer acceptance

International Students
Fall (only): February 1
No Spring acceptance
No Summer acceptance