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.

Admission Requirements:

• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• College transcripts
• A personal statement
• An application essay
• A resume

For advanced standing applicants:

• Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution, award within four years of first term start date
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all social work foundation and undergraduate coursework