Possibility for Research With Cheaper Online PHD

Hi, I am most likely going to end up in graduate school for Social Work for practical reasons. However, I am very research-oriented and would like to eventually spend time doing proper research and perhaps even publishing. Is there any chance of being able to enter the world of research with a DSW or a non-clinical PHD in psychology? Does it matter whether it's an R-1 university etc?
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.] Source Type: forums