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Online Master of Social Work

Become equipped to change lives

Quinnipiac's Master of Social Work (MSW) prepares 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.

100% Online Learn from Anywhere

Flexible Schedule Full or Part-Time

$755 Per Credit

Quinnipiac‘s Online Master of Social Work program provides:

  • A 60-credit online curriculum that emphasizes interprofessional education design with a team-based health/behavioral health care approach.

  • Flexible full-time and part-time plans of study that enable you to complete your MSW online in two to three years.

  • Field education that includes 1,000 hours of professional development in an area of your choosing.

  • Personal connections and mentorship from our experienced faculty that help you explore the topics you are passionate about.

  • 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%.

  • A tuition rate among the lowest in the state and potential for additional tuition assistance for qualifying full-time students through the CT Health Horizons grant initiative.

Already have a Bachelor of Social Work?

Learn more about our one-year, 30-credit online advanced standing option for those already holding their BSW from a CSWE-accredited program.

Learn more about the online Advanced Standing MSW

 

Our Reputation

Quinnipiac's online Master of Social Work (MSW) and online MSW Advanced Standing are currently in pre-candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA).

The on-campus 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.

+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)

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$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.

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+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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