Online Master of Social Work (MSW)

100%


Online

$880


Comprehensive Cost Per Credit

60 credits


42 Classroom Credits
18 Field Education Credits

Drive your career with the convenience and flexibility of UConn's Online MSW part-time program. Designed to accommodate the schedules of busy people while delivering the same rigorous curriculum and expert guidance as the on-campus. Students earn a credential from an accredited, top-ranked, public land-grant university.

Program Highlights

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  • Part-Time Study
  • CCNE & CSWE Accredited
  • Top-Ranked by U.S. News & World Report
  • UConn Faculty Designed and Taught
    UConn SSW
    UConn SSW
    • Coursework meets CSWE’s Social Work licensure educational component requirements.
    • Same faculty, curriculum, and quality as that of UConn’s in-person program.
    • Practicum placements are facilitated by internal UConn coordinators.
    Coursework meets CSWE’s Social Work licensure educational component requirements.
    UConn Faculty Designed and Taught
    Same faculty, curriculum, and quality as that of UConn’s in-person program.
    Practicum placements are facilitated by internal UConn coordinators.

    How Can We Help?

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    If you have questions about admissions, program details, or any other aspect of the Online MSW program at UConn, wer're ready to help. Please feel free to reach out.

    Kathy Birnie, LMSW
    Office of Student and Academic Services
    UConn School of Social Work
    Email: kathy.birnie@uconn.edu
    Phone: 959-200-3603

    Top 9%


    Ranked Among Graduate Social Work Programs Nationwide

    $23.5M


    Research and Sponsored Programs Expenditures FY25$73.5M Research and Sponsored Programs Portfolio

    $1.5M


    Student Scholarship Funding

    250+


    Field Education Internship Sites

    8,800+


    Alumni Worldwide

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    Online Master of Social Work (MSW)

    ✓ Part-Time Study
    ✓ Top-Ranked by U.S. News & World Report
    ✓ CCNE & CSWE Accredited
    ✓ Coursework meets CSWE’s Social Work licensure educational component requirements.
    ✓ UConn Faculty Designed and Taught
    ✓ Same faculty, curriculum, and quality as that of UConn’s in-person program.
    ✓ Practicum placements are facilitated by internal UConn coordinators.
    UConn Hartford Campus
    UConn Hartford Campus
    ✓ Coursework meets CSWE’s Social Work licensure educational component requirements.
    ✓ UConn Faculty Designed and Taught
    ✓ Same faculty, curriculum, and quality as that of UConn’s in-person program.
    ✓ Practicum placements are facilitated by internal UConn coordinators.

    Program Highlights

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    MSW

    Our Master of Social Work program allows busy students to pursue their passion for social justice on campus full time or part time, online part time or through Advanced Standing.

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    Ph.D.

    Our doctoral students are welcomed into a supportive community where they are mentored, and prepared to teach and conduct research to address critical social problems.

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    Continuing Education

    Our CE program offers social workers and human service professionals the coursework and credits they need to serve clients, agencies, and communities.

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    Non-Degree Program

    Our Non-Degree program allows students to explore the field of social work and potentially apply credits toward our Master of Social Work degree program.