Where Passion and Effective Change Meet

Social Work graduate students learn to think critically, and work effectively and collaboratively in the professional world of social services. This program will prepares candidates to promote economic, political and social justice in a diverse and global society as they work as an advanced generalist in a variety of social service settings.

This program uses an anti-oppression lens with a focus on race, class and gender, to inform both its educational environment and educational programs.

Advanced Standings versus Foundations: The Social Work: Advanced Standing program is designed for students who already have an undergraduate degree in Social Work. Prospective students who do not hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work will be accepted into the Foundations program, which requires additional introductory coursework in the field.

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Program Requirements M.S.W. (Foundations)

View program admission criteria, degree plans, credit requirements, course descriptions and learning outcomes.

UNIVERSITY CATALOG

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Program Requirements M.S.W. (Advanced Standing)

View program admission criteria, degree plans, credit requirements, course descriptions and learning outcomes.

UNIVERSITY CATALOG

Value-added Education

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  • Focused curriculum: The program uses an anti-oppression lens with a focus on race, class and gender
  • Flexibility: Programs are designed for working professionals with both full-time and part-time options
  • Intimate learning: The MSW offers a small program atmosphere, where students get to know and work closely with their peers and professors.
  • Accreditation: Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

96%

of 2020-21 graduates were employed in a related field within one year of graduation.

Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of social work is projected to grow by nine percent between 2021 and 2031. A MSW will allow you to assume higher-level roles in the field such as social work supervisor. 

Post-Graduation Outcomes

Contact Us

Dr. Anna Yeo

  • Program Director

Graduate Admissions

(320) 308-2113 | 101 Administrative Services

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Paying for Your Education Use these resources to financially support your degree completion

Graduate Admissions has a comprehensive resource page with resources above and beyond financial aid and graduate assistantships to help cover the tuition and fees of graduate programs.

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Department of Social Work Professional Service Preparation

If you are called to serve, find out more about our faculty, community resources and accreditation.

Application Deadlines

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Outside U.S.
International
Inside U.S.
Fall January 15 (Priority)
March 1 (Final)
May 1 (Space available)
January 15 (Priority)
February 15 (Final)
January 15 (Priority)
March 1 (Final)
May 1 (Space available)
Spring N/A N/A N/A
Summer N/A N/A N/A

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