Florida State University

Master of Social WorkAdvanced Standing Online MSW

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  • Tuition & Financial Aid
  • Master of Social Work Tracks
  • Curriculum

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  • Bachelor's in Social Work Required
  • Average Completion Time: Two Years
  • One Field Placement Required
Advanced Standing MSW Fast Facts
  • Clinically focused to qualify students for social work licensure
  • Program includes one field placement
  • 39 credit hours
  • Pace: two courses per semester online
  • Courses are 16 weeks; summer may have 12- or 13-week courses, depending on the year
  • Average completion time: Two years
Admissions Requirements At-A-Glance
  • You have a Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution
  • You have a minimum of 400 hours of field education in generalist practice
  • You reside in a state within the accepted coverage areas.
  • Prepare for and take the GRE - FSU’s code is 5219
  • If you have completed a baccalaureate degree in an area other than social work, please visit the Traditional Program page.
Work in a Wide Array of Social Work Fields & Specializations
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Child welfare/family services
  • Veterans affairs/services to military personnel
  • Private practice
  • Government agencies or NGOs
  • Corporations or high-profile businesses
  • Hospitals, clinics, and outpatient care settings
  • Internationally focused organizations/practices

Pursue a License in Social Work with In-Field Placements

As an online MSW student, you’ll participate in social work field placements that will qualify you to pursue a license in clinical social work upon graduation. Both our Advanced Standing and Traditional online Master of Social Work programs are clinically-focused so you’ll get the real-world experience you need to be career-ready. Our social work programs are part-time to accommodate busy working professionals.

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Voted #1 MSW in the State of FL

Online MSW Programs from FSU

Ranked the No. 1 online Master of Social Work program in the state of Florida (2017), and No. 38 in the nation for "Best Graduate Schools" by U.S. News & World Report (2019)

A Top 25 Best Value

Ranked in the Top 25 "Best Values in Public Colleges" by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

CSWE Accredited

We rigorously adhere to the accreditation standards established by the Council on Social Work Education

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Whether you just have a simple question or need advice to determine if this Master of Social Work program is right for you, our friendly MSW advisors are here to guide you. They can chat with you on your schedule and guide you through the entire admissions process so you can feel confident in moving forward with an Online MSW program.

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My Advisor has impacted me tremendously ... she supported me the entire way through my MSW application process. She made it easier to complete all the necessary requirements and apply for the social work program I was meant to take. 
- S. Thompson