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Online Master of Social Work Programs

Meet the high demand for qualified behavioral health and community practitioners with an affordable, 100% online Master of Social Work program from NKU. These CSWE-accredited programs allow you to study at your own pace while you continue to work. Grow as a clinician while improving the lives of people in your community.

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Why choose an online Social Work program from NKU?

  • Study 100% online: Courses are accessible 24/7 from anywhere you have a Wi-Fi connection. You pick the time and place to study.
  • Multiple start dates: We accommodate your schedule, not the other way around. Start when it’s best for you.
  • Pay-by-the-course tuition: Keep your budget intact and add value to your resume by paying your affordable tuition one course at a time.
  • Strong support: Our supportive, experienced faculty are committed to helping you develop your professional skills and reach your career goals.

Which online program is right for you?

GRADUATE DEGREE

Advanced Standing Master of Social Work

As few as 12 months Duration
30 Credit Hours
$19,460* Total Tuition

Grow as a capable, licensed social worker with an online Advanced Standing MSW. The online program's advanced clinical practice, trauma-informed curriculum will enable you to address the needs of vulnerable communities as well as diagnose and treat those who struggle with mental health, substance abuse, and other personal challenges.

The Advanced Standing MSW online program at NKU will prepare you to sit for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in all 50 U.S. states.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Social Work

As few as 24 months Duration
60 Credit Hours
$38,920* Total Tuition

Advance social and economic justice and graduate ready to improve the quality of life for all people with the NKU Master of Social Work online program. This flexible, CSWE-accredited program is for individuals who have earned an undergraduate degree in a field other than social work. Coursework is 100% online and provides the path to help you transition into this sector and take on leadership roles as a clinical practitioner.

Curricula add micro-credentials to your expertise by exploring trauma-informed care that combines psychology and therapy. MSW courses, taught by the same distinguished faculty who teach on campus, will provide you with opportunities to develop, understand, and apply assessment models and treatments in settings such as community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment facilities, child welfare agencies, and advocacy organizations.

You will complete 900 hours of supervised clinical practice in a field agency that suits your interests and goals. Completing this online program qualifies you to sit for LISW/LCSW licensure in any state. Earning this credential grants you the authority to diagnose and treat clients in clinical settings.

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The Master of Social Work program at Northern Kentucky University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Advanced Standing Master of Social Work

Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $631 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 8/7/24 Start class: 8/19/24

Grow as a capable, licensed social worker with an online Advanced Standing MSW. The online program's advanced clinical practice, trauma-informed curriculum will enable you to address the needs of vulnerable communities as well as diagnose and treat those who struggle with mental health, substance abuse, and other personal challenges.

The Advanced Standing MSW online program at NKU will prepare you to sit for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in all 50 U.S. states.

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Master of Social Work

Duration: 24 months Credit Hours: 60 Tuition: $631 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 8/7/24 Start class: 8/19/24

Advance social and economic justice and graduate ready to improve the quality of life for all people with the NKU Master of Social Work online program. This flexible, CSWE-accredited program is for individuals who have earned an undergraduate degree in a field other than social work. Coursework is 100% online and provides the path to help you transition into this sector and take on leadership roles as a clinical practitioner.

Curricula add micro-credentials to your expertise by exploring trauma-informed care that combines psychology and therapy. MSW courses, taught by the same distinguished faculty who teach on campus, will provide you with opportunities to develop, understand, and apply assessment models and treatments in settings such as community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment facilities, child welfare agencies, and advocacy organizations.

You will complete 900 hours of supervised clinical practice in a field agency that suits your interests and goals. Completing this online program qualifies you to sit for LISW/LCSW licensure in any state. Earning this credential grants you the authority to diagnose and treat clients in clinical settings.

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