Experience the Rigor and Rewards of the #1 MSW Program Online
The University of Michigan School of Social Work offers a full-time and part-time online Master of Social Work degree program. The online MSW allows balance for studies, work, family and other commitments. The online curricular pathway is Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, & Substance Abuse which prepares you to become a licensed clinical social worker. Beginning Fall 2024, the online curricular pathway Children, Youth, and Families (formerly Welfare of Children & Families), which prepares you to support children, adolescents, and adults, is available as well.
Advantages
- The online degree is a 45 credit program saving you time and money
- You will have assistance from an admission counselor and academic advisor
- You can connect with faculty one-on-one during office hours
- We provide field placements near your community
- You can balance a career and an MSW degree with this program
Who Can Apply
Students must enter the Online MSW program through one of the following statuses. Click the links below for detailed information and to apply.
- Advanced Standing (you earned a BSW degree with a 3.5 GPA or higher)
- Social Work Essentials (start with this online certificate if you are not advanced standing eligible) - available starting November 2024
- MasterTrack™ (start with this online certificate if you are not advanced standing eligible) - available until October 2024
- U-M Community Action and Social Change & SW (Ann Arbor)
- U-M Sociology and Social Work (Ann Arbor)
- UM-Dearborn Human Services and Social Work
When to Apply
U-M Community Action and Social Change & SW /U-M Sociology & SW / UM-Dearborn Human Services & SW
U-M Community Action and Social Change & SW: Select the Community Action and Social Change minor by your junior year.
U-M Sociology & SW: Select Sociology as your major and the subplan in social work by your junior year.
UM-Dearborn Human Services & SW: Select Human Services as your concentration within the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health and Human Services by your junior year.
Apply for the Online MSW Program by February 1 of your junior year.
Begin January 2026
To begin the MSW Online Program in January 2026
Part-Time Online MSW | Full-Time Online MSW | |
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Early Application Deadline Online Program | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Priority Application Deadline Online Program | July 1, 2025 | July 1, 2025 |
Final Application Deadline Online Program | November 1, 2025 | July 1, 2025 |
Please note admission will be offered on a rolling basis and therefore early application is strongly encouraged.
Begin May 2026
To begin the MSW Online Program in May 2026
Part-Time Online MSW | Full-Time Online MSW | |
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Early Application Deadline Online Program | September 1, 2025 | September 1, 2025 |
Priority Application Deadline Online Program | October 1, 2025 | |
Final Application Deadline Online Program | April 1, 2026 | October 1, 2025 |
Please note admission will be offered on a rolling basis and therefore early application is strongly encouraged.
Begin August 2026
To begin the MSW Online Program in August 2026
Part-Time Online MSW | Full-Time Online MSW | |
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Early Application Deadline Online Program | December 1, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
Priority Application Deadline Online Program | March 1, 2026 | |
Final Application Deadline Online Program | August 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
Please note admission will be offered on a rolling basis and therefore early application is strongly encouraged.