Master of Social Work
Master of Social Work Program Overview
Prepare to promote human flourishing and community wellbeing. The Master of Social Work degree program at Spalding University develops advanced practitioners committed to an integrative approach to social work practice. After two years of supervised post-master’s experience, graduates are eligible to sit for the licensure exam for the Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) credential.
- 60 credit hours for students without an accredited undergraduate degree in social work
- 31 credit hours for students with Advanced Standing (individuals with BSW or BSSW degree from CSWE accredited universities)
- Hybrid program featuring both in-person and some online (virtual) coursework
- Practicum and Field Seminars
Courses
Spalding’s Master of Social Work graduate program blends online instruction with in-person classes on Thursday and Friday evenings.
Coursework includes Contemporary Social Justice in Social Work Practice, Clinical Practice and Leadership, and Administrative Practice.
Students also participate in research projects, field seminars, and practicums throughout their degree program.
Tuition
Ready to begin your career as a compassionate social work leader?
Learn about tuition and fees for our Bachelor of Science in Social Work program, as well as your financial aid options.
Our MSW program is a recipient of two HRSA-sponsored grants:
- a $1.15 million federal grant that provides stipend support to students who complete final practicums in primary care settings serving vulnerable and medically underserved populations.
- a $1.2 million federal grant that provides a large number of students with 50 percent tuition scholarships.
Admission Requirements
Do you want to affect positive change? Discover how Spalding’s MSW program can prepare you for advanced generalist practice.
Accreditation
Spalding University’s School of Social Work is accredited for the Bachelor of Science in Social Work and Master of Social Work programs by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
Social workers are in high demand—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for social workers across the country has been projected to increase by 7% by 2033, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
High-Impact Career Preparation
Meet the needs of the times wherever you go. Spalding MSW alumni lead in a variety of settings, including:
The reason I picked Spalding is because of the focus on social justice and the diversity of thought. The commitment to teaching with real world applicability in mind has made an impression on me as a social worker and has positively reflected in my performance to employers. The most consistent takeaway from classes was to put community at the forefront of all aspects of the work. Hearing multiple perspectives and analysis from all sides of an issue is always best practice. That lesson has helped me as an LCSW but also as a leader of a multidisciplinary team with varying objectives. From serving the community to funding sustainability to data reporting, each piece is essential to keeping the work moving forward successfully. Spalding more than prepared me for the challenge.
Sand Garrison, Team Lead of Assertive Community Treatment Services, MSW, 2012
Spalding’s Master of Social Work is led by
School of Social Work faculty
Program Outcomes
In compliance with requirements set forth by CSWE, we have provided data on program outcomes for our Master of Social Work in the PDF linked below. This is routinely updated at least every two (2) years; it was last updated on October 1, 2023.
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