+7.4% Job Growth
Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 7.4 from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
Master of Social Work
Put your passion into practice
Our MSW program prepares competent and ethical social workers for specialized practice in health and mental health settings through a curriculum that focuses on clinical and organizational practice, experiential learning and interprofessional teamwork.
2 Years Full-Time to Complete
$765 Per Credit
2 Modalities 100% Online or On-Campus
Quinnipiac‘s Master of Social Work program provides:
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A 60-credit curriculum that emphasizes interprofessional education design with a team-based health/behavioral health care approach.
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Full-time and part-time plans of study that fit with your schedule and enable you to complete your MSW in two or three years, online or on campus.
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Field education that includes 1,000 hours of professional development in top area substance abuse treatment centers, mental health clinics, schools and communities for elder care.
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Small class sizes for true personal connections and the mentorship from our experienced faculty with a diverse set of specialties.
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Outstanding preparation for the LCSW exam. In 2022, Quinnipiac students had a first-time pass rate of 87% compared to the state average of 74%.
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Potential for tuition assistance for qualifying students through the CT Health Horizons grant initiative.
Already have a Bachelor of Social Work?
Learn more about our one-year, 30-credit advanced standing option for those already holding their BSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
Learn more about the Advanced Standing MSW
Our Reputation
The on-campus and online MSW and Advanced Standing programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA).
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Your Future Is Bright
Quinnipiac‘s Master of Social Work makes it easy for you to accelerate your career success.
$8K+ Start Smart
Data from PayScale indicates that salaries for social workers with an MSW are 17% higher than those who hold a BSW degree.
+54K New Jobs
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 53,800 new Social Work jobs will be created over the next decade. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
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