Program Details
The online master’s in Social Work from Northern Arizona University focuses on working with marginalized populations. 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. Graduates of this online MSW program will possess the knowledge, values, and skills necessary to make a positive change in their community.
Topics studied within this degree program include:
- Social policy
- Clinical practice
- Research
- Cultural competence
- Social justice
- Administration
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Northern Arizona University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended 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