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Discover Clinically Focused Social Work Courses

If you’re passionate about helping others and improving lives, Carroll College’s master of social work (MSW) degree is the perfect foundation for a rewarding career.

Whether you are already a social worker or wish to join the profession, our online MSW program focuses on clinical practice, preparing you to provide specialized social work services to individuals, families, groups, and communities.

At Carroll College, our social work courses are rooted in cultural competence and four core curricular areas that inform everything we do:

Trauma-informed / resilience-focused care
Integrated behavioral healthcare
Evidence-based practice
Professional leadership

Graduates of our social work masters program online emerge as skilled and ethical social work leaders who promote health and well-being while emphasizing strengths, resilience, and empowerment.

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Two Online MSW Program Tracks

Our online MSW program offers two convenient tracks based on your previous education.

H3 : Traditional Track

The traditional social work degree track is for those with an undergraduate degree in a subject other than social work. This social work master’s program online option is 60 credit hours. Working full-time, you can complete our traditional social work degree track in just 21 months. A part-time option is also available.

H3: Advanced-Standing Track

Our advanced-standing track is structured for those who already have an undergraduate degree in social work (BSW or BSSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program and are interested in developing their skills and knowledge to increase professional opportunities. You can complete this 30-credit-hour option in just nine months of full-time study.

Discover our Master of Social Work Courses

Carroll’s online MSW program includes generalist and specialized curricula. If you are a traditional student, you will complete both. However, advanced-standing students with an undergraduate degree in social work (BSW or BSSW) only complete our specialized curriculum.

Our traditional track includes social work courses that focus on building foundational social work knowledge, skills, and experiences. Our generalist social work curriculum includes:

Generalist Practice I - Individuals and Families
Generalist Practice II - Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Policy and Advocacy in Social Work Practice
Research for Social Work Practice

When you graduate with your social work degree from Carroll College, you’ll be prepared to serve the immediate needs of your clients and help communities find solutions to critical social issues.

Specialized MSW Courses

Specialized courses included in Carroll’s online MSW program equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for ethical and effective direct clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups. Specialized courses include:

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
Substance Use and Co-occurring Disorders
Leadership and Management
Mindfulness Practices
Field Practicums and seminars

Completing specialized courses equips graduates with the theories, practices, and techniques needed to provide effective mental health services to diverse client populations in a variety of practice settings. Our specialized curriculum also provides a strong foundation for independent clinical licensure, typically the LCSW credential.