Prepare to become a master's level social worker quickly with a university that's pioneered social work education since 1942.
OLLU's Worden School of Social Service offers an award-winning CSWE-accredited MSW degree 100% online. It's designed to meet the needs of those with or without previous social work experience and to help you better connect with one of the fastest-growing populations in the U.S.
The program is one of three in the nation to offer an MSW focused on working with the Hispanic community — which reached a record 59.9 million in 2018 and accounted for 52% of all population growth in the U.S. between 2008 and 2018.1 OLLU's specialized MSW program provides a rich understanding of the needs of Hispanic children and families. Social workers trained to work with people in the Hispanic community are in high demand.
Whether or not you have experience as a social worker, the 100% online, CSWE-accredited MSW program builds your career in social service leadership and advanced direct practice.
Through coursework, field practicums, and social work research, you'll gain the knowledge and experience you need to launch a career as a master's level social worker.
Best in the West, U.S. News & World Report
Presidential Award for Excellence, Council on Social Work Education
Whether you've just decided to pursue social work, or you're advancing your career as a social worker, we have the program for you.
This 30-credit hour program is meant to move current social work professionals to advanced practice quickly. If you have a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program and a cumulative 3.0 undergraduate GPA, you can earn your MSW in 12–20 months.
If you'd like your next career move to involve service through social work, you can earn your MSW in 24–38 months. This 57-credit hour program is designed for those with an undergraduate degree in another field from a regionally accredited institution. A cumulative 2.5 GPA is required.
By graduation you're prepared to apply for licensure so you can:
To get started and join this growing field, call 855-275-1082 to speak with an admissions advisor or request more information using the form on this page.