Our graduates are equipped with skills and knowledge to address the most pressing needs in their communities. You'll be prepared to work with all populations including military families, the elderly, and oppressed groups in settings such as hospitals, schools, community organizations, mental health centers, and private practice. You'll leave with the tools to create meaningful change and a competitive edge in the job market.

Yes, the program is designed to prepare you for clinical licensure, providing the education and practicum experiences required to pursue licensure as a clinical social worker in your state.

For Advanced Standing students, the program takes 15 months full-time or 20 months part-time. For Traditional students, it takes two years full-time or three years part-time.

Yes, both full-time and part-time options are available to accommodate your schedule and commitments.

Advanced Standing students complete 512 field placement hours, while Traditional students complete 1,024 field placement hours.

The program includes one virtual seminar, allowing you to connect with faculty and peers while maintaining the flexibility of online learning.

You'll take foundational courses including Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Social Welfare Policy, Methods of Social Work Practice (with individuals, families, groups, and macro practice), Social Work Research Methods, Field Practicum courses, Trauma Informed Care specializations, Advanced Clinical Practice courses, Ethical Foundations, Psychopathology, Evidence-Based Research Methods, and electives tailored to your interests.

The program offers electives and specialized training in military-connected communities, trauma-informed care (with children and adolescents, vulnerable populations, military and first responders), medical and behavioral health social work, and social justice initiatives.

Tuition is $620 per credit hour. For Advanced Standing students, the total program cost is $19,840 (without fees). For Traditional students, the total program cost is $38,440 (without fees). There is a $45 technology fee per course.

We offer two pathways: MSW – Advanced Standing for students with a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program (32 credits, 512 practicum hours), and MSW – Traditional for students with a bachelor's degree in any field (62 credits, 1,024 practicum hours).

Our program offers a curriculum with multiple areas of focus, flexible full-time and part-time pathways, mission-driven education rooted in our Benedictine values, and specialized electives focused on military-connected communities, trauma-informed care, and social justice. The program coursework is online with field placement support and multiple start dates throughout the year to meet your needs.

Yes, the MSW program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), ensuring you receive an education that meets the highest professional standards.

You'll need a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program with a minimum 3.0 GPA and B- or higher in all junior and senior level social work courses. Applicants with a 2.75-2.99 GPA may be admitted. You'll also need to submit college transcripts, a resume, professional goal statement, two letters of recommendation from your BSW program, and a copy of your senior fieldwork evaluation form.

You'll need a 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution. Applicants with a 2.75-2.99 GPA may be admitted. You'll also need to submit college transcripts, a resume, professional goal statement, and two letters of recommendation.

The online MSW program offers multiple intakes per year in fall, spring, and summer.