be glo he f s t t o os i cr su a ur e p tic te s a ju n d Deepen your clinical knowledge. o n i a ss t a c p a Become a leader in clinical practice and teaching. e p h m T , i n Earn a doctorate from one of the world’s io t a v premier institutions of higher education. o n n i l a i c o Program Overview • A publishable dissertation that allows students s Penn’s Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) to become content experts and contribute stands apart from all other social work doctorates. A to the professional practice knowledge base. professional practice degree housed in an Ivy League Individualized format and method: book-style or institution, Penn’s DSW prepares MSW-level social workers article-length; empirical, curriculum development, for advanced clinical practice and university-level teaching. historical, conceptual/theoretical, or development of an intervention. The first of its kind, Penn’s Clinical DSW offers these unique advantages: Admission Requirements Qualified applicants must have an earned master’s • Blended online and weekend course scheduling that degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program makes it possible for busy working professionals to and at least two years post-MSW experience. Applicants attend classes remotely, with periodic weekend onsite should also have a record of academic and professional residency sessions. accomplishment that demonstrates readiness for doctoral- • Intensive, accelerated programming that enables level study and advanced clinical practice. students to satisfy all degree requirements in 3 years, Application Deadline without career disruption. All application materials must be received by the • Cutting-edge courses that focus on the latest application deadline of March 1. breakthroughs and techniques in clinical practice, clinical research and teaching, taught by world class faculty who are renowned leaders in their fields.

PENN’S DOCTORATE IN CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK (DSW) leadership in practice... changing minds Partial list of our recent graduates’ employment Abramson Cancer Center (Assistant University of (Full- (Director, Patient and Family Professor and Field Coordinator, time Instructor, MSW Program) Services) BSW Program) University of Pennsylvania (Part- Bryn Athyn College (Assistant Mazzoni Center (Therapist and time Instructor, MSW Program) Professor and Area Head of Manager of Addiction Services) University of (Clinical Psychology) Richard Stockton College of Assistant Professor and Agency City University of New York, New Jersey (Assistant Professor) Coordinator, Child Welfare (Assistant Professor of Human Temple University, College of Education and Research Services) Health Professions and Social Program) , Autism Work, Harrisburg, PA (Faculty) University of Southern Institute Outreach Core Temple University, College of California (Clinical Assistant (Director) Health Professions and Social Professor, MSW Program) Marywood University (Assistant Work , PA (Faculty) Professor, MSW Program)

I did not anticipate the tremendous After many years as a medical social impact the DSW program would worker and supervisor, the DSW allowed have on my professional life. I was me to transition into a leadership role as introduced to a wonderful network an administrator to multiple professional of colleagues, my clinical skills were disciplines in addition to social workers. enhanced, and I had the opportunity The skills I learned are useful every day to teach. I quickly realized how much with my staff and colleagues and enhance I enjoyed teaching and as a result I my work with patients, families and health have pursued a career in academia. care providers. Bianca Harper, DSW’12, LCSW, Assistant Professor, University of Heather Sheaffer, DSW’10, LCSW, Director of Patient and Family Services, Southern California, School of Social Work Abramson Cancer Center, Penn Medicine

The DSW program faculty was The DSW cohort model created extraordinary and it was an amazing lasting relationships, many of which experience to learn from national are still intact today. My dissertation leaders in the field. The DSW program research has motivated me to expanded my knowledge base investigate the development of a and opened career doors, and the nature counseling model involving connections I made continue to be passive experiences in nature for an asset in my career as an academic. people struggling with life issues.

Kielty Turner, DSW’10, Assistant Professor, Coordinator of Field Paul Starling, DSW’11, Counselor at Elementary School in the West Instruction, BSW Program Marywood University Chester Area School District

With a husband, two children and a I enjoyed valuable learning experiences full-time job, I needed a program that from extraordinary DSW faculty and would accommodate my lifestyle incredible supports from my cohort and respect the knowledge and classmates. I feel more confident in experience that I bring. my clinical work with clients and in my social work knowledge and skills. PENN’s DSW program helped me achieve my aspirations for clinical excellence and professional advancement.

Valerie Allen, DSW’10, Director, African-American Resource Center, Anderson S. Yoon, DSW’10, Director, Yoon Behavioral Health Center & University of Penn; Part-time Lecturer, Rutgers University and Assistant Project Director, The Child Center of NY University of Pennsylvania

Find out more about how our alums are changing the world at www.sp2.upenn.edu/dsw or contact us at [email protected]; (215) 573-7133.