Master of Social Work

Dynamic faculty with years of experience in the field are committed to preparing graduates to create solutions for societal problems. Graduates work in a variety of public and private settings that offer services that address every facet of life.

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Direct Practice

Direct practice social work focuses on providing services directly to individuals, families, and groups. This type of practice aims to address social problems and enhance the well-being of individuals served. One type of direct practice is clinical social work, which focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness, emotional and other behavioral concerns. Individual, group and family therapy are common treatment modalities. Social workers who provide these services are required to be licensed or certified at the clinical level in their state of practice. Clinical social workers work in a variety of settings including private practice, hospitals, community mental health, primary care and agencies.

Extended 3-Year Program

This is a three-year hybrid program (part online and part face-to-face) with field placement, a flexible option for students who are working full time, military affiliated, etc. Any undergraduate majors are welcome to apply.

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Full-Time

This is a two-year program with a field placement requirement of 900 hours over the course of three semesters. Students will be in classes 2-3 days a week and in their field placements during the rest of the week—a good option for traditional students. Any undergraduate majors are welcome to apply.

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Advanced Standing

This is a one-year program that runs May to May. Students will take “bridge” courses in the summer, specifically designed for recent BSW graduates, before joining the full-time curriculum in the fall semester. Only students with a Bachelors in Social Work are able to apply.

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Interested students may study abroad and participate in global social work through partnerships in London, Ireland and India.

We offer a certificate in substance use disorders and addictions, as well as a credential in School Social Work as well the Child Welfare Collaborative, a traineeship for future child welfare workers.

The School of Social Work baccalaureate and master programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.