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Clinically-focused Licensure Option- Part-time for
Busy Professionals - No GRE Required
Prepare for the future of social work in Virginia—and across the country—with Florida State University. Don’t let your location limit your education. Our online Master in Social Work (MSW) program is regularly listed as one of the best in the nation. Part-time coursework allows you to continue working full-time as you build your knowledge, practical skills and national network.
There are two options for earning your MSW online:
Advance Standing Program: For those with a Bachelor's of Social Work. Complete in 2 years with 1 in-field placement.
Traditional Program: For those with a Bachelor's in another area of study. Complete in 3 years with 2 in-field placements.
By 2030, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects social work job growth will increase nationally by 12%.1 This translates to approximately 89,200 new job openings for social workers to make a difference. It’s estimated that nearly 75% of social worker positions require an MSW or higher qualification.2 Earning an MSW could elevate your impact, employability and earning potential by over $13,000 more than those with a BSW alone—based on various factors such as industry, title and location.3
- Virginia employs more than 17,400 social workers.4
- Ora Brown Stokes Perry was a civic leader and social reformer who advocated for many causes facing Virginians. In 1912, she founded the Richmond Neighborhood Association—a social service organization that helped young African American women by offering services such as childcare, food distribution and employment training.5
- 54% of social workers in Virginia hold an MSW or higher qualification.6
- Virginia has advocated for public welfare for centuries. In the mid-1600s, colonial Virginia established a child welfare program including care and vocational education.7
- The Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) denotes the following causes for state-level advocacy:8
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia
- Equality Virginia
- National Association of Mental Illness
- Voices for Virginia’s Children
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