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Liberty University : MSW: Social Work (100% online, 8-week courses)

Case Western Reserve University : Master of Social Work (Earn your Master of Social Work online at CWRU in as little as two and a half years. No GRE required. CSWE accredited.)

Fordham University : Master of Social Work (Earn an MSW online. Traditional and advanced standing online MSW options are available. Accredited by the CSWE.)

Syracuse University : Master of Social Work (CSWE accredited. Standard and Advanced Standing tracks. No GRE required.)

University of Denver : Master of Social Work (Earn an MSW in as few as 12 months. No GRE required. CSWE accredited)

National University : Master of Social Work (Accredited. No GRE. Scholarships Available)

Northern Kentucky University : Master of Social Work (100% Online, Prepare for LCSW/LISW)

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Baylor University – Master of Social Work

Credits: 32

Tuition: $45,280

Program length: 12 to 20 months

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program in the last five years; 3.0 GPA; essay; letters of recommendation

Examples of courses:

Clinical practice in social work
Community organizing
Field placement

Boise State University – Master of Social Work Online

Credits: 37

Tuition: $19,850

Program length: 2 years

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program in the last seven years; 3.0 GPA; personal essay; background check; letters of recommendation

Examples of courses:

Statistics of social work
Leadership in social work
Practicum in this field

Campbellsville University – Master of Social Work

Credits: 30

Tuition: $17,550

Program length: 9 months

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program; 3.0 GPA; no Ds, Fs, or Us; three letters of recommendation

Examples of courses:

Change theory
Psychopathology
Theories for social work practice
World problems and advocacy

Capella University – Master of Social Work

Credits: 52

Tuition: $23,000

Program length: 2 years

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program; 3.0 GPA; resume; three-page essay; two letters of recommendation

Examples of courses:

Human behavior and social environment
Mental health and interventions
Technology in social work

Columbia University – Master of Social Work

Credits: 33

Tuition: $64,000

Program length: 1 year

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program in the last five years; 3.0 GPA; field evaluation; resume; three letters of recommendation; three essay questions

Examples of courses:

Advanced clinical practice
Social welfare policy
Human behavior and the social environment
Field education

Delaware State University – Master of Social Work

Credits: 30

Tuition: $13,140

Program length: 1 year

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program in the last five years; 3.0 GPA; personal statement; letters of recommendation; completion of summer seminar with at least a B

Examples of courses:

Advanced generalist practice with groups
Advanced generalist practice with families
Advanced generalist practice trauma

Florida State University – Master of Social Work

Credits: 39

Tuition: $22,000

Program length: 2 years

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program; 3.0 GPA; resume; statement of purpose; three letters of recommendation; at least 400 hours of field education in generalist practice of social work

Examples of courses:

Social work profession
Human behavior and the social environment
Social work practice
Social work within communities and groups

Indiana University – Master of Social Work

Credits: 41

Tuition: $30,000

Program length: 1.5 to 2 years

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program; 3.0 GPA; three letters of recommendation; writing sample and statement; resume

Examples of courses:

Assessment for addictions and mental health
Social policy analysis and practice
Social work practices

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Liberty University MSW: Social Work SACSCOC	✔ Online 100% online, 8-week courses	This program offers a general cognate and an individual and family clinical cognate. No matter which option you choose, you’ll receive advanced generalist training in social policy, research, and practice — as well as the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in your field. Online and on campus. Training Champions for Christ since 1971. Learn More
Case Western Reserve University Master of Social Work CSWE accredited.	✔ Online No GRE Required Bachelor's Degree	Lead lasting change in your community. With no GRE required, you can earn a CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work online through Case Western Reserve University's top-10 ranked school of social work and prepare to pursue licensure. The online program curriculum offers three paths of study: Children, Youth and Families; Community Practice for Social Change; and Mental Health with Adults. Complete in as little as 2.5 years for the traditional track or 1.5 years for students with advance standing. Learn More
Fordham University Master of Social Work Accredited by the CSWE.	✔ Online Bachelor's Degree	Fordham’s top-ranked Graduate School of Social Service offers a future-focused online MSW program, preparing students for integrated practice with all populations. Bachelor's degree required. Learn More
Syracuse University Master of Social Work CSWE accredited	✔ Online No GRE Required	Syracuse University’s CSWE-accredited online Master of Social Work program is preparing the next generation of social work leaders through an emphasis on digital innovation and social justice. Learn More
University of Denver Master of Social Work CSWE accredited. Designed to adhere to CACREP standards.	✔ Campus, Online No GRE Required Minimum GPA 2.5	Earn your CSWE-accredited MSW online from Denver's GSSW, a top-15 school of social work. Gain a strong foundation for social work practice with a concentration in Mental Health and Trauma or Health, Equity and Wellness. GRE scores are not required. Students with a BSW can earn their MSW in as few as 12 months in the online advanced-standing track; students without a BSW can earn an MSW in as few as 21 months. Learn More
National University Master of Social Work COAMFTE Accredited	✔ Online GRE Scores Not Required	Our Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program will prepare students for diverse career opportunities within a variety of social service settings. Learn More
Northern Kentucky University Master of Social Work	✔ Online 100% Online, Prepare for LCSW/LISW	This flexible program is for individuals who have earned an undergraduate degree in a field other than social work. It provides the path to help you transition into this sector and take on leadership roles as a clinical practitioner. Learn More

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Jackson State University – Master of Social Work

Credits: 30

Tuition: $13,860

Program length: 1 year

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program; 3.0 GPA; three letters of recommendation; personal statement; work or volunteer experience in social work

Examples of courses:

Family intervention
Psychopathology
Advanced research methods in social work
Ethics and social work practice

Keuka College – Master of Social Work

Credits: 33

Tuition: $25,080

Program length: 1.7 years

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program; 3.0 GPA; field evaluation; essay; resume; two letters of recommendation; personal statement

Examples of courses:

Assessment and treatment of trauma
Advanced clinical social work practice
Advanced theory of social work practice

Loyola University Chicago – Advanced Standing Master of Social Work

Credits: 23

Tuition: $23,575

Program length: 10 to 24 months

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program in the last five years; 3.0 GPA; two references; resume; statement of purpose

Examples of courses:

Organizational leadership
Social work and intervention
School social work policy
Clinical practice in addictions
Migration, human rights, and social justice

Morgan State University – Master of Social Work

Credits: 30

Tuition: $29,000

Program length: 1 to 2 years

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program in the last five years; 3.0 GPA; three letters of recommendation; resume; personal statement; interview

Examples of courses:

Psychopathology and clinical intervention
Evaluation research of urban social problems and interventions
Organizational policy and leadership in social work

Northcentral University – Master of Social Work

Credits: 36

Tuition: $28,000

Program length: 2 years

Prerequisites: Bachelor of Science in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program in the last 10 years

Examples of courses:

Diversity and social justice
Ethics in social work
Research methods in social work
Practicum courses

Northern Arizona University – Master of Social Work

Credits: 39

Tuition: $26,550

Program length: 1 year

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program within the last five years; 3.3 GPA; field evaluation

Examples of courses:

Diversity and justice in social work
Mental and behavioral health of aging populations
Mental and behavioral health of children and adolescents
Research methods for social work

Our Lady of the Lake University – Master of Social Work

Credits: 30

Tuition: $27,750

Program length: 12 to 20 months

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program; 3.0 GPA; resume; three letters of recommendation; personal statement

Examples of courses:

Psychopathology
Children and families in the social work field
Advanced standing social work field education

Rutgers University – Master of Social Work

Credits: 39

Tuition: $36,000

Program length: 1 to 2 years

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program; 3.0 GPA; completion of introductory statistics class

Examples of courses:

Clinical social work
Methods of social work research
Field practicum

MSW: Social Work Program at Liberty University

Liberty University - MSW: Social Work (SACSCOC Accredited)

Master of Social Work Program at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University - Master of Social Work (CSWE Accredited)

Master of Social Work Program at Fordham University

Fordham University - Master of Social Work (CSWE Accredited)

Master of Social Work Program at Syracuse University

Syracuse University - Master of Social Work (CSWE Accredited)

Master of Social Work Program at University of Denver

University of Denver - Master of Social Work (CSWE Accredited)

Master of Social Work Program at National University

National University - Master of Social Work (COAMFTE Accredited)

Master of Social Work Program at Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University - Master of Social Work (CSWE Accredited)

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota – Master of Social Work

Credits: 30

Tuition: $26,000

Program length: 1-2 years

Prerequisites: Bachelor’s in social work from CSWE-accredited program in the last 10 years; 3.0 GPA

Examples of courses:

- Psychopathology
- History and philosophy of social work
- Supervision and management

Tulane University – Online Advanced Standing Master of Social Work

Credits: 48

Tuition: $57,000

Program length: 1 to 2 years

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program in the last five years; 3.3 GPA; personal essay, resume; two letters of recommendation field evaluation; B+ average in field practicum

Examples of courses:

- - Theories of human behavior across the lifespan
  - Social work within individuals, groups, and families
  - Data analysis and interpretation
  - Field practicum

University of Kentucky – Online Master of Social Work

Credits: 30

Tuition: $21,015

Program length: 1 year

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program; 3.0 GPA; 3.5 GPA for social work courses; two letters of recommendation; four-page personal statement; 250-word writing sample on an ethical problem

Examples of courses:

- - Psychopathology for social work
  - Social welfare policy
  - Treatment planning in social work
  - Social work within communities

University of New England – Master of Social Work

Credits: 32

Tuition: $32,500

Program length: 1 to 2 years

Prerequisites: BSW from CSWE-accredited program in the last seven years; 3.0 GPA; computer skills; resume; two letters of recommendation; supervised experience in human services

Examples of courses:

- - Substance abuse from the social work perspective
  - Advanced social work with families
  - Theory of social work practice with individuals and families

All of the MSW advanced standing programs listed above take place online, so you can take courses from anywhere. Considering that fact, it can feel overwhelming to choose from all the MSW advanced standing programs online that are available to you — even if you live across the country from the school. As a result, instead of considering the location of the college, you should look at other details, such as the program length and cost.

Of course, you should also consider whether you can meet all the prerequisites of these advanced standing MSW programs online. In general, you’ll need to have a BSW that you earned within the last five to 10 years from a school that’s accredited by the CSWE. You’ll also need at least a 3.0 GPA from your undergraduate courses if you want the chance to be accepted to any of these MSW advanced standing programs. Plus, be prepared to write at least one personal statement or essay, gather a few letters of recommendation, and write a resume before you apply to any of these MSW advanced standing programs online.

While it will take some time and effort to apply to these MSW advanced standing programs, the results will likely be worth it for you. Most of these programs take only one to two years to complete, so you could end up with a master’s in social work by next year. And that will make you more competitive than average in the social work field, which the BLS says has a projected growth of 12% between 2020 and 2030. This is faster than average compared to all jobs.

Plus, considering that the median annual wage for social workers was $50,390 in May 2021 — and 10% even earned over $82,000 — you could earn a wage that’s higher than average when you work in this field. So it makes sense to consider the MSW advanced standing programs available to you if you want the best chance of success in social work.

Fortunately, there are dozens of MSW advanced standing programs online for you to apply to so you can become more competitive in the job market for this field.

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