Social Work: Online Master's Degree

MSW program combines off-campus sessions with online course work

The University of Missouri School of Social Work offers an off-campus master of social work program that combines online course work with on-site meetings. Currently, the in-person classroom sessions are held in southeast, northwest and north-central Missouri. Students can enroll with part-time status and complete the degree within three years.

Looking for a career change?
If you have an educational background that does not include a bachelor’s in social work, this program works well for you! You will enter the 60-hour master’s program with a cohort of others who have “regular” standing and who together are learning the core concepts of the social work field. Learn more about the social work profession.

The next step for BSW students
If you already have earned a bachelor’s degree in social work, our 39-credit-hour “advanced” standing master’s option prepares you for leading career opportunities with courses that build on your undergraduate education. (Note: Advanced-standing students must have earned their BSW within the last seven years from a school that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The program has additional requirements. See the School of Social Work's admission requirements for more information.

A program with options
Mizzou’s MSW program gives you the option to choose one of two concentrations:

1. Policy, planning and administration – prepares social workers for management, policy making and advocacy practice in a wide variety of social service organizations, foundations and government settings.
2. Clinical practice – Alumni from this concentration work in direct intervention with individuals, families, small groups and communities.

To begin the application process and learn more about the course work, see the School of Social Workweb site.