The University of Michigan School of Social Work has been working toward a more equitable, caring and socially just society for more than 100 years. True to this spirit, our top-ranked Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program offers a variety of options to fit your schedule — keeping a world-class education within reach of students at all stages of life. You can earn your degree through an online, on-campus, full- or part-time program.
Which Format Is Right For You?
| On-Campus MSW Program | Online MSW Program |
|---|---|
45 or 60 credits
| 45 credits
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Full- or Part-time Program (Days)
| Full- or Part-time Program
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| Eight curricular pathways offered | Pathway offered: Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, & Substance Abuse Pathway |
| Advanced Standing Program Available (if you have a BSW) | Must have a BSW or completed the MasterTrack Certification |
| Top faculty | Top faculty
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Helpful advisors
| Helpful advisors
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| Office of Field Education supports your field placement | Dedicated online field education coordinator finds placements near your own community |
Take the Next Step
About the U-M School of Social Work
Ranked in the Nation By U.S. News & World Report Since 2012
300+ Scholarship Opportunities for MSW Students
No Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Required
Admission Criteria
- A U.S. bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with competitive grades, from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 20 credit hours for the liberal arts content requirement prior to enrolling.
- Possess, and open to further developing, some of the personal qualifications considered essential to the successful practice of social work, such as sensitivity and responsiveness in relationships, concern for the needs of others, adaptability, good judgment, critical thinking, creativity and integrity.
- No GRE tests required.
Who are Social Workers?
If you are looking for a career with meaning, action, and diversity in a variety of settings, consider social work. Social workers improve the quality of life for individuals and effect system-wide change through the pursuit of social justice.
The School offers eight specialized curricular pathways, which allow students to follow their interests and gain the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their fields. Learn how recents alums have found their calling within the field social work: