Master of Social Work / Advanced Standing
Northern Arizona University

Program Details

The online master’s in Social Work from Northern Arizona University focuses on working with marginalized populations. The Advanced Standing program is available to students who have completed a BSW degree from an accredited school. 

Students will learn ways of working with diverse groups of clients to allow those clients to reach their goals. A guided field placement allows students to experience working with individuals and groups with the supervision of an experienced practitioner. Social workers can help a multitude of clients including the elderly, children, military, domestic violence victims, those with mental illness, and homeless populations.

Topics studied within this degree program include:

  • Social policy
  • Clinical practice
  • Research
  • Cultural competence
  • Social justice
  • Administration

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Northern Arizona University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

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

Additional Info

  • Bachelor of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program within the last 5 years