FAQ: Are there any two year online MSW programs?

Answer: Yes. There are online MSW programs that can be completed in two years.

For traditional standing students, those who have not earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), full-time online MSW programs typically take two years to complete. The majority of these programs use a cohort model of instruction where students enter and proceed through the program together as a group. Therefore, students are usually required to take a set schedule of classes each quarter / semester. For students who decide to pursue an online MSW full-time, most schools do not recommend trying to work full-time during the program due to the course loads and field education requirements.

For working professionals, there are also part-time online MSW programs that typically take two and a half to four years to complete depending on the school.

For students who have already earned a BSW, there are full-time and part-time advanced standing online MSW programs that can be completed in one to two and a half years depending on the curriculum. These programs typically have stricter admission criteria and often have prerequisite course requirements.

Online MSW Programs that can be Completed in Two Years (Traditional Programs)

Click on the school name for more information about their programs, admission requirements and eligibility restrictions.

Online MSW Programs that can be Completed in Two Years (Traditional Programs)
School Name	Structure of Program*	Length of Program
Arizona State University	100% Online	2 years
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Boise State University	100% Online	2 years
California State University, Northridge	100% Online	2 years (four semesters)
Columbia University	Limited Campus Visits Required	2 years
Edinboro University	100% Online	2 years (accelerated program with eight quarters: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)
Sponsored: Fordham University	100% Online	2 years
Louisiana State University	100% Online	2 years
Sponsored: Simmons University	100% Online	Program Options: 16 months (4 terms), 23 months(6 terms)
University of Alaska Anchorage	Limited Campus Visits Required	2 years
Sponsored: University of Denver	100% Online	18 months
Sponsored: University of Southern California (USC)	100% Online	2 years (four semesters)
University of Tennessee at Knoxville	100% Online	2 years (four semesters)
Western New Mexico University	100% Online	2 years

*All online MSW programs require field education at a local health services agency. Programs that are 100% online do not require students to visit the campus during the program. Last updated April 2020.

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Last updated: April 2020


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