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.
| University | Enrollment Options | Study Length |
|---|---|---|
100% Online | 2 years | |
100% Online | 2 years | |
100% Online | 2 years (four semesters) | |
Limited Campus Visits Required | 2 years | |
100% Online | 2 years (accelerated program with eight quarters: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer) | |
100% Online | 2 years | |
Sponsored: Simmons University | 100% Online | Program Options: 16 months (4 terms), 23 months(6 terms) |
Limited Campus Visits Required | 2 years | |
Sponsored: University of Denver | 100% Online | 18 months |
100% Online | 2 years (four semesters) | |
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.
More FAQs about Online MSW Programs
- FAQ: Are there any online MSW programs for non-BSW students?
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Sponsored Online Advanced Standing MSW Programs
University of Denver
Earn an Online MSW From a Top-Ranked School at DU
The University of Denver’s online Master of Social Work program is CSWE-accredited and allowing students to customize their own MSW Pathways. GRE scores are not required.
- Complete the online MSW program in as few as 12 months if you have a BSW; if you do not have a BSW, the program may be completed in as few as 21 months.
- GRE scores are not required to apply.
- Customize your own Pathway to your interests.
Syracuse University
Syracuse University’s Online MSW—No GRE Required
Syracuse University’s online Master of Social Work program does not require GRE scores to apply and is focused on preparing social workers who embrace technology as an important part of the future of the profession. Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks are available.
- Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks
- No GRE required
- Concentrate your degree in integrated practice or clinical practice
Last updated: April 2020