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Broaden Your Impact as a Culturally Responsive Social Work Leader

Create meaningful change for individuals, families and communities when you examine social work through a modern lens with DSU Online, the state’s #1 provider of social workers of color.2 Through Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-aligned curriculum and immersive field placements, you can take the next step in your social work career or graduate studies.

As a top-ranked HBCU1, our social work programs emphasize social justice, equity and culturally grounded practice. With us, it’s not just a degree — you’ll join our supportive community and become a part of a long-standing HBCU legacy.

Why choose Delaware State University?

  • Ranked #10 HBCU in the nation by U.S. News & World Report1
  • Delaware’s only CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW
  • Opportunities for 1:1 collaboration with world-class faculty

DSU Online Programs for All Levels of Social Work Experience

Whether you’re starting your social work career or pursuing a terminal degree, Delaware State offers flexible — and accelerated — online options. Discover the bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral social work degree that advances your goals.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 120
  • Duration: 2 – 4 Years

Prepare to sit for the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) exam through Delaware’s only Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited BSW.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 60
  • Duration: As Few As 18 Months

Build the knowledge required for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) exams with a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited MSW.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 54
  • Duration: As Few As 3 Years

Expand your impact on social work with a terminal degree from a top-ranked HBCU and transition into leadership, academia and research roles.

Prepare To Sit for Key Licensing Exams With 100% Online Courses

Our flexible online curriculum is aligned to the industry-recognized Association of Social Work Board (ASWB) examinations. Depending on your degree, you’ll graduate ready to pursue the following licensure pathways: Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

“What I value most is the support from faculty who genuinely invest in our growth. This program has given me clarity, confidence and a stronger vision for the kind of leader and change agent I want to be.”

–Armina Domingue, LMSW, Current DSW Student

Qualify for Local, National and Global Social Work Positions

From entry-level practice to leadership roles, the online social work programs from Delaware State will prepare you to thrive in a variety of settings. Gain foundational knowledge and high-level understanding to pursue careers in areas such as child welfare, mental health, gerontology and academia.

Make a Difference With These High-Impact Careers

Social Worker $61,330 per year3

Social and Community Service Manager $78,240 per year4

Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist $64,520 per year5

Postsecondary Teacher $83,980 per year6

About DSU Online

For over 135 years, Delaware State University has empowered students like you to lead in their careers and communities. As an HBCU, we honor our heritage and champion your potential through transformative learning experiences that open doors for you and generations to come. You will learn from skilled educators and researchers who share your perspective and commit to your growth, enabling you to create positive change anywhere you are.

In Our Online Programs, You’ll Feel Right at Home

We understand that learning on campus isn’t for everyone. That’s why DSU Online brings our welcoming community to you, offering convenience and connections in a flexible format. You’ll receive individualized attention from our faculty and support staff, helping you stay on track to graduation. The bottom line? We see you, we believe in you and we’re invested in your success.

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Sources

  1. U.S. News & World Report. “Delaware State University Rankings.” Retrieved January 22, 2026, from https://www.usnews.com/.
  2. State of Delaware. Office of Management and Budget, Budget Development and Planning. “FY27 Governor’s Recommended Operating Budget – Higher Education.” Retrieved February 12, 2026, from https://budget.delaware.gov/.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Social Workers.” Retrieved January 22, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Social and Community Service Managers.” Retrieved January 22, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  5. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists.” Retrieved January 22, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Postsecondary Teachers.” Retrieved January 22, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.