Social workers strive to ensure equality, change, and improvement of quality of life of each person and group in society. The Master of Social Work (MSW) is considered the terminal degree in this field, though some schools do offer a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) or PhD in social work for further study. The schools listed below offer accredited online masters degrees in social work or related fields.
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Walden University – Walden University offers an online Master of Social Work. This program usually takes around 2 years to complete. Students will learn how to understand and apply psychological concepts and principles to contemporary and global issues and social change. Students also have the option of writing a thesis. |
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University of Southern California – USC offers an online masters degree in Social Work. For this program students can specialize in families and children, mental health, military social work, or community organization planning and administration. The online program has the same curriculum and academic rigor as the on-campus program with the same full-time faculty. |
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Kaplan University – Kaplan University offers an online MS in Human Services - Family and Community Services degree program that focuses on public value, ethical decision-making, innovation, knowledge base, finance, diversity and leadership. Courses include: Public Administration and Management, Leadership in the Public Sector, and Applied Research in Legal Studies. |
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Widener University – With flexible hours and the convenience of completing assignments from your home PC, Widener University's MS degree in Social Work is the perfect choice for students with busy or inconsistent schedules. Saint Leo was founded over 100 years and is currently among the largest independent universities in the US. Widener's online programs are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. |
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Our Lady of the Lake University – Our Lady of the Lake University offers an online degree, Master of Social Work. This program has a mixture of traditional courses and supervised internship experience. It also gives students the opportunity of working with a team of faculty advisors who hold doctoral degrees and possess relevant practitioner experience. |
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Catholic University of America – The Catholic University of America offers an online masters degree in social. This program is for students who seek careers in federal, state, or local environments, assisting individuals, families, and evne entire communities with a host of issues confronting them. Courses include: Management Communications with Technology Tools, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources Management and Business Ethics & Social Responsibility. |