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
% Online
100% OnlineProgram 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 DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GRE, MATApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent