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CONNECT. EMPOWER. CHANGE LIVES.
Maximize your investment of time and money. Earn a degree 100% online from Missouri State. At Missouri State, you will:
FIND COMPETITIVE TUITION AND FEES
School of Social Work Dr. Amanda Keys, LCSW MSW Program Coordinator AmandaKeys@MissouriState.edu 417-836-4213
Our total costs are lower than most universities and well below the national average. Taking courses where you are, saves travel time and money as well.
RECEIVE AN EXEMPLARY ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Our programs are fully accredited. Courses are developed and taught by full-time faculty. Our faculty are leaders in their field of study and will share their real-world knowledge with you.
GET THE SUPPORT YOU NEED As an Missouri State Online student, take advantage of support resources from a distance including virtual research assistance, writing assistance and one-on-one tutoring available in most classes.
Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer and Institution.
Online.MissouriState.edu/MSW
EMPOWER PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Social justice is the foundation of social work practice. You can find social workers advocating against injustices everywhere. CONSIDER THESE CAREER FIELDS: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Poverty and inequality Health care and health challenges Physical and mental challenges Global and International social work Mental health Substance use/addiction Aging Communities and housing Workplace Veterans and military Environmentalism Family and child welfare
CONSIDER THESE CAREERS: • • • • • • • • • • •
Director of community engagement Public health educator Access specialist Emergency response team health coordinator Mental health counselor Alcohol and drug prevention specialist Gerontology social worker Disaster relief specialist Employee assistance counselor Veteran’s community-based services FEMA-disaster response specialist
PREPARE FOR ADVANCED GENERALIST SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE.
COMBINE ONLINE COURSEWORK WITH SELECT ON CAMPUS EXPERIENCES.
The MSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Advanced Standing full and part-time students are required to come to campus twice:
• Before classes begin for the MSW New
The School of Social Work offers the MSW program in four options:
Student Orientation
• Advanced Standing full-time • Advanced Standing part-time • Regular Standing full-time • Regular Standing part-time
• The semester before they begin their field
Advanced Standing Program:
• Before classes begin for the MSW New
placement for a field orientation Regular Standing full and part-time students are required to come to campus three times.
If you have a baccalaureate degree in social work (BSW) from a CSWE accredited program, you may be eligible for the Advanced Standing program. You must also meet the program admission requirements.
Student Orientation
• The semesters before they begin BOTH field placements (i.e., SWK 740 and 780) for a field orientation All on-campus meetings are one day and the dates and locations are provided as early as possible so you may plan accordingly.
Work experience in the social work field and/or course work in social work (even a minor) are not eligible for Advanced Standing. The Advanced Standing program involves 34 credit hours. The MSW in full-time status takes (three semesters) or part-time status (six semesters). Advanced Standing courses begin during the summer semester. Regular Standing Program: This program is for those who do not have a baccalaureate degree in social work from an CSWE accredited program. Or, who don’t meet the Advanced Standing admission requirements. The Regular Standing program requires 62 credit hours to earn the MSW degree. The MSW takes two calendar years in full-time status. Or, four calendar years in part-time status. Regular Standing courses begin in the fall.
GET STARTED MAKING A DIFFERENCE APPLY FOR ADMISSION.
Visit SocialWorkCass.Liaison.org to submit your transcripts and apply. Applications are due January 31st.