Master of Social Work (MSW)

Earn Your MSW Degree Your Way: Online or HybridSince the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Florida Atlantic University launched in 2000, the program has gained national recognition and is consistently ranked among the top MSW programs by U.S. News & World Report. Our rigorous curricula prepare compassionate and skilled social workers for advanced clinical social work practice. Whether completing the MSW fully online degree track or the MSW on-campus blended degree track, MSW graduates from the Sandler School of Social Work are equipped to work with children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples, families, and groups in various settings.

INSTILLING JOB-READINESS SKILLS FOR CAREER SUCCESS

Social Work is one of the fastest-growing careers in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and graduates from the Sandler School of Social Work enjoy an impressive 93% job placement rate within 12 months of graduation. MSW graduates from Florida Atlantic are renowned for excellence in evidence-based clinical practice and for possessing strong critical thinking skills, rooted in compassion for the dignity and potential of every person across our one human race. Additionally, we are committed to fostering our students’ lifelong learning and professional development.

EARN YOUR MSW DEGREE YOUR WAY

The Sandler School of Social Work offers two pathways to complete an MSW degree: MSW Online or MSW On-Campus Blended.

AN overview of the two Pathways

MSW ONLINE   MSW ON-CAMPUS BLENDED  
Who should apply? Anyone who holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited institution and who maintained a 3.5 GPA in final 60 credits of their BSW program. Who should apply? Anyone who holds a Bachelor’s Degree (any major) from an accredited institution and who maintained a 3.0 GPA in the final 60 credits of their undergraduate program.
When do classes start? Every summer. The MSW Online program uses a cohort model, meaning a new group of students are admitted each summer and will proceed through the program as a group. When do classes start? Every semester. The MSW On-Campus Blended program uses a rolling admissions cycle and accepts applications each semester. 
How long does it take to complete? As few as 3 semesters How long does it take to complete? Between 3-5 semesters for Advanced Standing MSW students or 2-4 years for students with a bachelor’s degree in a non-social work discipline.
What do classes look like? The MSW Online program is a fully online blend of self-paced coursework to suit busy schedules with real-time, scheduled groupwork to foster peer connection in a virtual environment. What do classes look like? The MSW On-Campus Blended program offers on-campus classes on both our Boca Raton and our Davie campuses, and select courses are available in a hybrid online format.
What courses are taken each semester? The Plan of Study for the MSW Online program follows a three-semester structure. What courses are taken each semester? The Plan of Study for the MSW On-Campus Blended program is highly flexible and differs student to student.

 

Explore Both MSW Pathways

MSW Online Program
MSW On-Campus Blended Program

Application Deadlines:

  • MSW Online
    • Summer semester, May start: Applications due February 1
  • MSW On-Campus Blended: Rolling, year-round admissions
    • Spring semester, January start: Applications due October 1
    • Summer semester, May start: Applications due February 1
    • Fall semester, August start: Applications due May 1
    • All field placements begin in the Fall semester

Helpful Links:

Campus Directions

  • Boca Raton – Social Science Building Room 308 – Program Assistant: (561) 297-6494 or (561) 297-3234
  • Davie  – Liberal Arts Building, 4th floor, Room 466