Become a Social Worker — MSW Online Program Available!
Build a more fulfilling career with your Master of Social Work (MSW) from Daemen University. Whether you already have a background in the field or you’re looking to make a career change, our child and family-focused graduate social work degree will deepen your knowledge of ethics, research, diversity, and policy. You can complete the Master of Social Work online or on campus.
Create Social Change With Your Master’s in Social Work
Daemen’s MSW will prepare you to work with a variety of individuals, groups, and systems to impact social change. You’ll learn from experienced faculty who are active social workers in their communities and will support you throughout the program. Whether you choose to study online or on our beautiful campus in Amherst, New York, you’ll complete field education experiences under licensed social work professionals. We’ll set you up for success from the beginning, with licensure preparation built into the curriculum to assist you in successfully passing the Association of Social Work Boards licensure examinations.
What Sets Daemen’s MSW Program Apart?
Graduate Merit Scholarship
Two Pathways
Well-qualified students with a BSW may enroll in our full-time, one-year Advanced Standing curriculum. Students with varying degrees are further supported with our full-time, two-year MSW program. Both curriculums have a child and family focus and are offered on campus and online.
Proven Results
Master of Social Work
On-campus format: Students in the two-year program spend year one developing generalist social work practice skills while completing a one-year, 450-hour generalist internship under the direction of a licensed social work professional. Year two is the advanced clinical year. Students in the Advanced Standing Program complete only the advanced clinical year.
Online format: Whether enrolled in the full program or the Advanced Standing Program, students will take two online courses at a time in eight-week segments. While the majority of the classwork will be done independently, there will be some live, one-on-one engagements where students and faculty meet together. Students also gain practical experience by applying their skills under the direction of a licensed social work professional at field placement sites within their community (about 18–20 hours per week).
Here is a sampling of the courses you’ll take:
- Applied Research and Data Analysis
- Social Welfare History, Policy, and Services
- Human Behavior in Social Environment
- Psychopathology
- Clinical Practice with Children
- Licensure Preparation
After completing this program, you’ll be prepared to:
- take the Association of Social Work Boards licensure examinations
- pursue clinical social work practice in a variety of settings, including schools, nonprofit organizations, community centers, hospitals and clinics, nursing facilities, private practice, and more
- demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
- advocate for human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice
- connect with individuals, families, groups, and community organizations
MSW Application Requirements
- Completed application form
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended indicating the award of an undergraduate degree
- Three letters of recommendation: two from an academic source and one from a volunteer experience, internship, or employer
- Resume
- Personal statement (3–4 pages)
- No GMAT required
Your Impactful Career Starts at Daemen University
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