Master of Social Work (MSW)

Earn your Master of Social Work (MSW) from the #2-ranked HBCU (U.S. News & World Report, 2025) and the #12- ranked social work school (U.S. News & World Report, 2024). The Howard University School of Social Work offers an online MSW for aspiring advanced-practice social workers. Attend live, online classes and complete field education in your community. No GRE required. Choose the Traditional MSW track, designed for students who are new to the field of social work, or the Advanced Standing MSW track, designed for students who hold a Bachelor of Social Work. Community, Administration and Policy (CAP) and Direct Practice concentrations are available.

• Traditional MSW (60 credits): Complete part-time in as few as 36 months. Complete full-time in as few as 16 months.
• Advanced Standing MSW (45 credits): Complete part-time in as few as 24 months. Complete full-time in as few as 12 months.
• 777–1,000 field education hours.
• Two start dates (January and September).