Master of Social Work
Pennsylvania Western University

Program Details

The online Master of Social Work degree program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and prepares students to sit for the national licensure exam to become licensed social work practitioners. The curriculum focuses on trauma-informed family practice and prepares students to be competent and effective professionals with social work knowledge, values, ethics, and skills. You will learn to work with client systems of various sizes and types as you complete a wide range of learning experiences, gaining knowledge and skills. Courses are taught by dedicated faculty with extensive experience and prepare students to work with those who are vulnerable, multicultural, and diverse, and who face multiple challenges. Graduates may pursue careers at a wide variety of locations, including:

  • Addiction treatment centers 
  • Schools 
  • Rehabilitation and correctional facilities 
  • Hospitals 
  • Foster care and adoption agencies
  • Nursing homes

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Pennsylvania Western University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE, MAT

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent