Social Work Master’s program at Northcentral University

Dr. Nina A., 2021 Graduate. Dr. Sylvia C., 2021 Graduate, Military Veteran.

Our CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program will prepare you for diverse career opportunities within a variety of social service settings.

And although you attend class online, you still receive the personal support and guidance you deserve thanks to our one-to-one learning model. We also have no residency requirements, no GRE GMAT requirements, and no group projects. This offers the flexibility you need to fit higher education into your busy schedule.

GENERALIST TRACK Total Credit Hours: 60 Credit Hours Courses: 20 Courses Recommended Completion Time: 38 Months Next Start Date: Every Monday Classroom Size: One.

ADVANCED GENERALIST TRACK Total Credit Hours: 36 Credit Hours Courses: 12 Courses Recommended Completion Time: 24 Months Next Start Date: Every Monday Classroom Size: One.

Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.

Those new to the field of social work can prepare for a rewarding career with our Generalist Track.

Students on this track will explore the practice of contemporary social work, including social work practices, ethics, communication, and other key skills. It combines online coursework and in-person practicum work. Practicum involves interacting directly with individuals, groups, and communities in an agency in your local area under the direction of an approved local field supervisor. This allows students to gain hands-on experience while also learning flexible, resilient strategies in the work world.

Students on this track will examine topics in contemporary social work, including factors influencing the family, engaging with clients with complex needs, and assisting marginalized populations. It also covers core clinical skills in forensic social work and advanced leadership skills. The learning experience combines online coursework and in-person practicum work. In Advanced practicum, students work directly, and often independently, with clients and client groups in a local agency or facility, under the supervision of a qualified professional.

The Master of Social Work, Generalist track program can be completed in 60 credit hours. It requires the foundation courses to be completed prior to enrolling in the advanced courses. The program capstone will be the last course in the degree program completed.

MSW-5001 Human Behavior and the Social Environment.

MSW-5002 Professional Practice with Individuals and Families.

MSW-6003 Professional Practice with Organizations and Communities.

MSW-6005 Ethics and Diversity in Social Work.

MSW-6101 Advanced Social Work with Children and Families.

MSW-6102 Advanced Social Work Practice with Marginalized Populations.

MSW-6103 Advanced Social Work in Medical Practice.

MSW-6104 Advanced Social Work Practice in Mental Health.

MSW-6106 Advanced Leadership Skills for Clinical Practice.

With a Master of Social Work degree, you can join or advance in the growing field of social work. Between 2020 and 2030, the social work field is expected to grow 12%, and the national median salary for social workers is around $51,760.

Mental health social worker and addictions social worker.

Social and community agency administrator and policy specialist.

Cited projections may not reflect local and short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

Positions may require additional experience, training, and other factors beyond successfully completing this degree program. Many roles may also require state licensure, and it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all licensure requirements are met.

Advanced Generalist requires a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.

Advanced Generalist track requires a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program within the past five years (with some approved exceptions).

The MSW program will allow for transfer of up to six credit hours for the Advanced Generalist track and 12 credits for the Generalist track. or higher) under the following guidelines.

Only applicants from CSWE-accredited graduate social work programs will be considered for admission as transfer students for the Advanced Generalist track.

Additional State requirements may need to be met for Basis for Admissions into a program:.

This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes the University to offer field placement components for specific degree programs.

Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs.

Students considering transferring to any institution should not assume that credits earned in any program of study at the University will be accepted by the receiving institution.

Similarly, the ability of a degree, certificate, diploma, or other academic credential earned at the University to satisfy an admission requirement of another institution is at the discretion of the receiving institution.

The MSW program cannot require potential placement site to hire students, thus it is the responsibility of the student to present their self in a professional manner and secure a placements site and supervisor.

Certified Program: Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) means the quality of your education is ensured.

Making a difference with your degree.

Online Community: To help students feel less isolated in a virtual learning environment, we created a community space called The Commons.