Herzing University: Master of Social Work for Non-BSW Majors

Explore Herzing University's MSW for non-BSW students

Program Overview

100% online classes delivered asynchronously, with hands-on clinical field practicums; curriculum includes virtual, simulated experiences to enhance distance learning. Herzing can assist students in finding a practicum site, as well as allow paid and employment-based practicums.

Clinical-focused social work curriculum with your choice of electives across 3 areas of practice:

• mental health
• medical social work
• children, families and aging services

Accreditation:  Herzing's MSW program has undergone the rigorous evaluation process required to earn full accreditation from the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).^✝

CSWE accreditation proves excellence in social work education meeting the highest professional standards—and reflects the dedication of faculty, field instructors, and program leadership. 

What You'll Learn

Our curriculum is designed to prepare you to become a culturally informed clinical practitioner through both academic coursework and practical application. The program emphasizes lifelong learning, professional development, service, networking, and adherence to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.

All didactic, lecture-style courses are delivered online, with 900 total field practicum hours. You will choose electives across three career-focused social work areas of practice: Mental Health, Medical Social Work, and Children, Families, and Aging Services.

Career Preparation 

The Master of Social Work degree program option is a 60-credit online graduate program which prepares you for a career as a social worker.

The CSWE-aligned program curriculum provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in human behavior in the social environment, social policy and services, clinical social work interventions, psychosocial assessment & clinical diagnosis, and much more.

Admission Requirements

The requirements for admission to the traditional MSW program track are:

• • Minimum 2.5 GPA in baccalaureate degree
  • Prospective graduate students must have completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree not in social work from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or have completed a three- or four-year bachelor’s degree at a foreign college or university recognized as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree by an approved foreign credential evaluator
  • Transcript from baccalaureate degree program
  • Personal statement addressing MSW prompts – see admission advisor for details
  • Optional Recommendations for both traditional and advanced standing MSW tracks: students may choose to submit recommendations to be considered with their application but are not required.
  • Eligible states for enrollment:  Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Current Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) holders may consider our Advanced Standing MSW track.

 

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_{✝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.}

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