Florida State University
Master of Social Work
Traditional Online MSW Program
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Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work Not Required- Average Completion time: Three Years
- *GRE waiver available
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work Not Required
Applications open for: Fall, 2021
Application deadline: May 1st, 2021
The summer 2021 portal is now closed for traditional applications as we are at our capacity. Traditional students can apply for our fall, 2021 program. *Please do not, if you are a traditional student, apply in the advanced standing portal for summer as your application may not be considered.
Traditional MSW Program Fast Facts
- Available to residents in all 50 states (some exceptions in FL)
- Clinically focused to qualify students for social work licensure
- Program includes two social work field placements
- 61 credit hours
- Pace: Part-time (2 courses per semester online)
- Courses are 16 weeks; summer may have 12- or 13-week courses, depending on the year
- Average completion time: Three years
- Two mandatory weekends on campus for skill-building sessions (usually second and third semesters)
Admission Requirements At-a-Glance
- You have baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GRE not required for those who meet waiver criteria
- You have a 3.0 GPA or better on everything past the first 60 hours of undergraduate courses (upper-division GPA), or you must have earned a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Submit a statement of purpose and resume
- If you have completed a baccalaureate degree in social work, please visit the Advanced Standing Program page
It is recommended that the application be submitted 9 to 12 months prior to the proposed term of enrollment.
A Student-Focused Online Experience
Our online MSW program is designed for working professionals across the nation, with a part-time flexibe format and dedicated support. See how FSU help set students up for success and more about the online MSW experience directly from some of our students:
Ranked #33 in social work in 2020 by U.S News & World Report.
Ranked in the Top 25 "Best Values in Public Colleges" by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
We rigorously adhere to the accreditation standards established by the Council on Social Work Education
Connect with a Friendly MSW Admissions Advisor
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
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. It is very difficult to secure a placement during nights and weekends as we want to make sure you have a supervisor onsite to help and mentor you and this is usually done during traditional working hours.
