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DSW or Ph.D.: Which doctoral-level degree path in social work is right for you?

DSW or Ph.D.: Which doctoral-level degree path in social work is right for you?

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With the launch of UofL’s new online Doctor of Social Work (DSW)—our first ever online doctorate program—there have been some great questions from prospective students about the difference between a DSW and a Ph.D. in Social Work, as well as how students can ensure they’re choosing the right program to meet their education and career goals.

 The short answer is that a DSW is ideal for someone who wants to be an educator or take on a leadership position in a social service organization or within higher education. On other hand, a Ph.D. in Social Work will help students hone their research skills and prepare for conducting research while teaching at a college or university.

The long answer is that there is much more than just that to consider. Check out our comparison breakdown below.

DSW vs. Ph.D. in Social Work: Quick Comparison Chart

If your goal is to be a university faculty member, which program is right for you?

You can be a faculty member with either degree. With a DSW, you’re more likely to become part of the education faculty with a central focus on teaching and service. With a Ph.D., your focus would be conducting research while teaching. If you’re primarily interested in teaching social work, then the DSW will prepare you specifically for your career goal.

Learn more about the fully online DSW program at UofL.

The DSW is currently pending Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education approval and will begin formally accepting applications in July of 2021.

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UofL now offers tuition reduction to federal employees through Federal Academic Alliance

UofL now offers tuition reduction to federal employees through Federal Academic Alliance

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The University of Louisville is a proud new member of the U.S. Government’s Federal Academic Alliance (FAA) and now offers a 10% tuition scholarship to all eligible non-military federal employees nationwide. Eligible federal employees can apply this 10% tuition reduction scholarship to all undergraduate, graduate and certificate online programs.

We are thrilled to provide this opportunity for our dedicated federal employees to more affordably further their education and professional development—through a flexible, fully online format that allows for a better balance of education with work and life priorities. 

Want to learn more about our FAA scholarship? Visit the University of Louisville FAA site.

“We are very excited to enter into an agreement as a Federal Academic Alliance member institution and we look forward to serving federal employees. Our online programs deliver the same renowned education and degree as students would receive in-person, developed and taught by UofL faculty,” said Gale Rhodes, vice provost and executive director of the Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning. “Our online students walk away with the same pride in their degree, ready to take the next step in their life and pursue career progressions.”

Online education is increasingly appealing to working professionals like federal employees, as it allows them to balance work, life and education without having to deprioritize the things that matter most. The Federal government’s Federal Academic Alliance was created to help address critical skill gaps and mission-critical occupations in areas including human resources, economics, cybersecurity, engineering, analytics, and more.

UofL now offers more than 50 fully online programs, including bachelor’s, master’s and certificates across a variety of industries and interest field, with nearly 70 total programs expected by Spring 2022. UofL’s online programs achieved several recognitions in U.S. News and World Report 2021 ratings, including Best Online Programs – Bachelor’s, Best Online Programs – Grad Education, and Best Online Programs – Criminal Justice.

Learn more about FAA eligibility, programs, how to apply, and more here.

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New tracks available for UofL’s award-winning online leadership & learning B.S. degree

New tracks available for UofL’s award-winning online leadership & learning B.S. degree

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Ready to complete your bachelor's degree?

The University of Louisville’s online B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Learning (B.S. OLL) now offers three new tracks for students—providing even more options for working professionals to complete their bachelor’s degree. The new tracks are Project Management for the Modern Workforce, Digital Leadership/IT, and Human Resource Development. Offered through the College of Education and Human Development, these tracks support the department’s goal to provide a faster and more affordable option to complete your bachelor’s degree and equip you with the skills to prepare for career advancement or change for your specific career path.

B.S. OLL Program Benefits

The B.S. OLL program not only further develops your skill and knowledge in leadership, project management, and organizational change, but also provides the opportunity for 48 credit hours tuition-free through the Prior Learning Assessment course.

If you started your degree but didn’t finish, the B.S. OLL program also allows for up to 31 credit hours transferred from previous college credit, rather it was UofL or another accredited college. Furthermore, all but one course is offered in 8-week terms. Take as many courses as you would like to finish your degree 100% online, on your schedule to balance education with life and work priorities.

Want to know more about the program and what the experience is really like? Hear from real online B.S. OLL students in the video below.

Now, let’s dive deeper into the new tracks!

Project Management for the Modern Workforce

The Project Management for the Modern Workforce track is designed for business professionals who want well-rounded skills in managing a multitude of projects for any industry as well as those who seek a pathway to a project management role or career. This track goes beyond traditional project management knowledge, providing students the opportunity to expand their expertise and successfully respond to organizational change in areas of technology, logistics and personnel management, effective communication, data analysis and efficiently built structures.

Upon successful completion of the Project Management track of the B.S. OLL program, students will be prepared to pursue the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAMP) or the Project Management Certification (PMP).

Digital Leadership/IT

The Digital Leadership/IT track is for business professionals seeking to develop their leadership skills as well as their knowledge in Information Technologies (IT). The curriculum focuses on organizational and employee effectiveness, work morale and more, while also providing broad-based technology knowledge. This program will give you the opportunity to gain the expertise to effectively lead employees in the rapidly-changing technology field and in industries that technology impacts.

UofL has partnered with several technology industry vendors including IBM, Google, Microsoft, and Adobe to provide the opportunity to earn recognized technology micro-credentials in certain Digital Leadership/IT courses, at no additional cost. Faculty and staff work with individual students to determine which micro-credentials are the best fit for their experience and career path.

Human Relation Development

The Human Relation Development track is specifically designed for business professionals who would like to start or advance their career in the HR field. This track will develop your fundamental knowledge of Human Resources as well as the analytical and strategical skills necessary for the modern HR role. This track focuses on coaching and talent management, mediating conflict and data analytics needed to understand human dynamics in areas of organizational environment, employee satisfaction and more.

Upon successful completion of the HR Development track, graduates will be prepared to take the Certified Professional Human Resources (PHR) test.

Other Tracks Available

There are also other established tracks within the B.S. OLL program—designed with the same goal of degree completion and advancing your career—that may fit your profession and education goals:
  • Leadership, Training and Organizational Development
  • Healthcare Leadership (competency-based education)
  • Counseling and Human Relations
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Career and Technical Education
Learn more about the Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership and Learning program benefits, all eight tracks, admission requirements, courses and more.

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UofL once again recognized for Top Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report

UofL once again recognized for Top Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report

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We’re excited to share that – for more than five years in a row! – the University of Louisville (UofL) has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in their Best Online Programs rankings.

Our fully online programs were acknowledged among some of the top U.S. programs in 2021 across the following categories:

  • Online Bachelor’s
  • Online Bachelor’s Psychology
  • Online Grad Criminal Justice
  • Online Grad Education
  • Online Grad Engineering

UofL is also ranked as Best Online Programs for Veterans across all the same categories.

Notably, our online bachelor’s ranking actually rose nearly 40 spots between the 2020 and 2021 reports.

“Online learning is an extremely important area of growth for the University of Louisville. We continuously strive to offer programs that deliver flexible education at the standard of quality the UofL is known for while also meeting the needs of learners today, who are often juggling careers, families and other priorities while pursuing an education. This recognition by U.S. News & World Report is a testament to our commitment to bring market-driven online education opportunities to students.”
Gale Rhodes
Vice Provost & Executive Director, Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning

Over the past year, UofL launched 10 new online programs such as a Managerial Analytics Certificate, Master of Science in Healthcare Administration, interdisciplinary early childhood education programs, engineering programs in areas like artificial intelligence in medicine and materials and energy sciences, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Find out more about online programs at UofL and take the next step in your education today!

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