Master of Social Work
Grand Canyon University

Program Details

Pursue social justice and reform, help underserved populations, and prepare to help in crisis situations with this online Master of Social Work.  This program is designed to prepare students for advanced generalist social work practice through evidence-based research and practices.  Advanced online master’s in social work studies include but are not limited to:

  • Social justice
  • Advocacy
  • Human behavior

Expand your skills in leadership, decision-making, research, and analysis.  Learn how to provide services to diverse populations, from resources to diagnosing and treating issues, problem-solving, and more.  This degree meets the academic requirements for Licensed Master of Social Work, depending on state licensing requirements.  Graduates with the online MSW or LMSW may find pursuable career paths in private practice, mental health agencies, military bases, nonprofit organizations, and various clinics, to name a few.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Grand Canyon University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (https://www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.gcu.edu/academics/accreditation

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.8 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Disclosures

Online courses exclude programs with residencies and field experience.  

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