The Master of Social Work (MSW) is a 60-credit, CSWE-accredited online graduate program designed to prepare you for a fulfilling career in social work. The program provides students the option to focus their education in one of three fast-growing social work areas of practice.

Why Choose This Program?

• CSWE-accredited*
• Eligibility for Non-Social Work Majors: Open to bachelor’s degree holders from any field, making it accessible for career changers.
• Hands-On Practicum: Engage in clinical field practicums and virtual simulated experiences to enhance your skills.
• Elective Areas of Practice: Tailor your education with electives across three areas of clinical practice.
• Flexible Online Learning: Enjoy 100% online asynchronous classes that adapt to your schedule.

*Herzing University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA). Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the BOA indicates that it meets or exceeds standards of program quality evaluated through a peer review accreditation process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the BOA has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).

Accreditation applies to all program options, which includes locations and delivery methods. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program. Review our program’s accredited status in CSWE’s Directory of Accredited Programs. For more information about social work accreditation, contact CSWE’s Department of Social Work Accreditation.