Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Requirements (39 credits)
SW-710	Intersecting Ethics of Social Work, Leadership, Scholarship, and Human Rights	3
SW-715	Herstory and the Evolution of Social Work's Contributions to Leadership and Human Rights	3
SW-720	Social Work Leadership Portfolio Development	3
SW-725	Leadership Portfolio Development and Strategic Planning for Career Trajectory	3
SW-730	Comparative Theories and Practices of Leadership and Human Rights	3
SW-735	Theories in Social Innovation and Change	3
SW-740	Social Justice Approaches to Executive Leadership and Strategic Management	3
SW-745	Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis	3
or SW-750	Qualitative Research
Select one option listed below:		6
SW-755	Educational Leadership in Human Rights Tool I
SW-760	Education Leadership in Human Rights Tool II
OR
SW-765	Policy Leadership in Human Rights Tool I
SW-770	Policy Leadership in Human Rights Tool II
SW-775	Mentored Preparation of Transformative Human Rights Leadership Project I	3
SW-780	Mentored Preparation of Transformative Human Rights Leadership Project II	3
Special Topics in Social Work 700+ Level		3
Electives (9 credits)
Choose 9 credits relevant to your study/capstone project at any 500+level graduate courses or independent studies (maximum two) supervised by a Monmouth faculty member.		9
SW-LPE	Social Work Project Exposition	0
Total Credits		48

FIRST COHORT 2022 

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits	Summer	Credits
SW-715 Herstory and the Evolution of Social Work's Contributions to Leadership and Human Rights	3	SW-730 Comparative Theories and Practices of Leadership and Human Rights	3	SW-710 Intersecting Ethics of Social Work, Leadership, Scholarship, and Human Rights	3
SW-725 Leadership Portfolio Development and Strategic Planning for Career Trajectory	3	SW-735 Theories in Social Innovation and Change	3	SW-740 Social Justice Approaches to Executive Leadership and Strategic Management	3
Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6
Second Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits	Summer	Credits
SW-Elective	3	SW-745 Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis or 750	3	SW-Elective	3
SW-798 Special Topics in Social Work (Geographic Information Systems)	3	SW-720 Social Work Leadership Portfolio Development	3	SW-Elective	3
Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6
Third Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SW-755 Educational Leadership in Human Rights Tool I or 765	3	SW-760 Education Leadership in Human Rights Tool II or 770	3
SW-775 Mentored Preparation of Transformative Human Rights Leadership Project I	3	SW-780 Mentored Preparation of Transformative Human Rights Leadership Project II	3
		SW-LPE Social Work Project Exposition	0
Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6
Total Credits 48

SECOND COHORT 2023

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits	Summer	Credits
SW-715 Herstory and the Evolution of Social Work's Contributions to Leadership and Human Rights	3	SW-730 Comparative Theories and Practices of Leadership and Human Rights	3	SW-710 Intersecting Ethics of Social Work, Leadership, Scholarship, and Human Rights	3
SW-725 Leadership Portfolio Development and Strategic Planning for Career Trajectory	3	SW-735 Theories in Social Innovation and Change	3	SW-740 Social Justice Approaches to Executive Leadership and Strategic Management	3
Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6
Second Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits	Summer	Credits
SW-745 Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis or 750	3	SW-720 Social Work Leadership Portfolio Development	3	Elective	3
SW-798 Special Topics in Social Work	3	SW-755 Educational Leadership in Human Rights Tool I or 765	3	Elective	3
Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6
Third Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SW-760 Education Leadership in Human Rights Tool II or 770	3	Elective	3
SW-775 Mentored Preparation of Transformative Human Rights Leadership Project I	3	SW-780 Mentored Preparation of Transformative Human Rights Leadership Project II	3
		SW-LPE Social Work Project Exposition	0
Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6
Total Credits 48

The criteria for admissions to the DSW are as follows:

Master’s degree: All applicants must have an earned master’s degree in social work or social services (preferred). Official transcripts are required from each institution in which bachelor’s and master’s level credits were earned. Applicants who have a social work degree from outside of the United States must have their degree evaluated by the Council on Social Work Education.  

• Applicants with a graduate degree from another area of the social sciences will have to complete four core MSW courses in social work before entrance into the DSW.  These courses are: 
  • SW-503 SW Practice with Individuals and Families or SW-513 SW Practice with Groups or equivalent
  • SW-518 Global Community Practice or equivalent
  • SW-627 Implications of Social Justice and Human Rights -
  • SW-669 Applications of Social Justice and Human Rights

SW-627 and 669 must be taken at Monmouth. Both courses are offered online.

• When the CSWE accreditation standards for DSW programs are operational, we will seek an exemption on the CSWE accreditation standards for these students as this requirement is outside of the proposed DSW accreditation standards.

• Grade Point Average: Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 out of 4, in a nationally/globally accredited Master’s Program.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae: A current resume/curriculum vitae should outline the applicant’s educational background, employment history, professional activities, and other activities that provide support for admission.
• Three letters of recommendation: These letters should address the applicant’s readiness for doctoral study.
• Personal statement: This 800-1,000 word essay should describe the applicant’s preparation for study in the program and personal objectives for graduate study.
• Interview: Candidates may be selected for an interview by one or more members of the advisory board to determine the candidate’s level of interest, aptitude, and career goals.
• Writing sample: At or near the time of their interview, candidates will be asked to provide a writing sample to be evaluated by the admission committee.
• Post-MSW Experience: Applicants are expected to have at least 3-5 years post-MSW professional work experience before undertaking doctoral work.

Admissions requirements for International Students:

• Required English proficiency test – A test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Testing Systems (IELTS) score report is required for non-native English-speaking applicants.

Transfer Students:

Students who wish to transfer into the DSW program, can transfer up to 2 courses with a B or better from their current or past (within 5 years) doctoral program.  Students would need to submit their doctoral syllabi to the DSW Program Director along with a justification as to how these courses fit with the Monmouth DSW curriculum.