Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Program

A U.S. News & World Report
Best Social Work School

60
Credits

CSWE-Accredited MSW

Part-Time

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Online Master of Social Work

The University of Montana’s MSW prepares you to support the needs of diverse, at-risk populations.

Succeed in creating change at interpersonal, community and policy levels amidst populations with high rates of diversity and risk. Throughout our social work graduate program, you’ll discover how to support the needs and dignity of all people.

At the University of Montana, we take an integrated-practice approach premised on the inseparability of individual struggles and social issues such as poverty, discrimination, oppression and social injustice. We seek to engage individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities in strengthening personal capacities, social programs and public policies.

Students can enroll part-time, and no GRE is required to get started.

The University of Montana’s online MSW program, which is ranked one of the Best Schools for Social Work by U.S. News & World Report, gives you a convenient path to a rewarding social work career. The program is open to students without a BSW, and you can complete the flexible online MSW classes on a part-time schedule.

Admissions Details

  • App Deadline for Summer 2025:
    April 13th, 2025
  • No GRE/GMAT required
  • No BSW needed
  • Transcripts from all schools
  • Two essay questions related to the social justice mission
  • Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0

Transfer Credits

The University of Montana will consider course equivalents for up to 30 elective or MSW coursework credits.

Prepare to Positively Impact Lives

Learn how to successfully create change at the interpersonal, community and policy levels while gaining an understanding of how shifting economic and socio-political conditions affect the diverse and at-risk populations you support.

Our MSW faculty prepare you to create and deliver successful programs and resources for clients and communities. Learn how to develop and analyze policy as you become a research practitioner with a mastery of evidence-based practices.

The resources and services needed to support clients aren’t always available in rural communities. So, our online MSW degree program helps you understand the culture and politics of rural communities, enabling you to support them by creating and delivering successful, innovative programs.

CSWE-Accredited Curriculum

The CSWE-accredited MSW program focuses on social justice and an integrated practice model that considers social context, so you’re prepared to work with individuals and communities with diverse backgrounds. You will study:

Field Experience

Complete 900 practicum hours with a UM field education team that will support you at all stages.

Practice with Groups and Communities

This practice-oriented course focuses on the frameworks, principles and skills required for group and community work.

Human Behavior and Social Environment

Gain perspectives on human behavior influenced by the social environment while focusing on biological, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual influences.

Social Work Research Methods

Delve into statistical approaches of human service research, including evaluating social work practice and using published research.

Prepare for Licensure and In-Demand Social Work Careers

Our CSWE-accredited MSW program gives you the skills to make an impact and view issues through a social justice lens. You’ll prepare to advance in a career field projected to grow 9% from 2021 to 2031 — faster than most occupations.1

Careers in Social Work

  1. Healthcare Social Workers: $60,840 per year2
  2. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers: $49,130 per year2
  3. Child, Family, and School Social Workers: $49,150 per year2
  4. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder and Mental Health Counselors: $49,130 per year3

Financial Aid

We want to help make your online MSW program more affordable. Be sure to fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can — the University of Montana’s FAFSA code is 002536. Complete the request form to review your options with a knowledgeable Admissions Counselor.

About the University of Montana

At the University of Montana, we know the world is complex. With over 125 years of experience providing quality education to students in the state and region, our MSW program would educate you to apply your knowledge of research, policy and advocacy to work in diverse social work arenas.

UM’s CSWE-accredited online MSW program is led by expert faculty members who are fully committed to helping you prepare for the next step in your career. UM is also regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

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Sources

  1. “Occupational Outlook Handbook: Social Workers.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on March 16, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov.
  2. “Occupational Outlook Handbook: Social Workers (Pay).” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on March 16, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov.
  3. “Occupational Outlook Handbook: Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on March 16, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov.