Rutgers Online MSW Program

The Rutgers School of Social Work offers a 100% online Master of Social Work (MSW) program with flexible asynchronous coursework and structured deadlines. Students complete their courses online and complete in-person practicum education at approved agencies. Rutgers states that the online MSW uses the same curriculum content, faculty and degree requirements as the campus-based program. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)

Rutgers now offers multiple online MSW pathways. Regular standing students may complete the 60-credit online MSW in two years of full-time study or three years of part-time study. Advanced standing students complete 39 credits and may complete the online advanced standing pathway in four semesters. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)

Students in the Rutgers MSW program select one specialization: Clinical Social Work or Management and Policy (MAP). The Clinical Social Work specialization focuses on direct work with individuals, families and groups, while the MAP specialization focuses on management, planning, policy and organizational practice. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)

Like all CSWE-accredited MSW programs, Rutgers’ online MSW includes practicum education. Regular standing students complete 900 total practicum hours, including 400 generalist practicum hours and 500 advanced practicum hours. Advanced standing students complete 500 advanced practicum hours. Rutgers notes that students must have availability during regular Monday through Friday business hours for practicum placements, and placements cannot be completed only on evenings and weekends. (socialwork.rutgers.edu) (socialwork.rutgers.edu)

Rutgers’ MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Rutgers also notes that students interested in licensure should review the requirements in the state where they plan to practice, because licensure rules vary by state. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Online MSW Program: Overview

Department: Rutgers School of Social Work

Degree Types: Traditional/Regular Standing and Advanced Standing

Specializations: Clinical Social Work; Management and Policy

Program Structure: 100% online coursework with in-person practicum placements.

Instruction Methods: Online courses are asynchronous and designed for students who need flexibility, while still using structured deadlines. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)

Program Information – Traditional Standing Students

Program Overview

• Program Name: 100% Online MSW Program
• Phone Number: (848) 932-7520

Program Requirements

• Field Education Requirements: 900 total practicum hours, including 400 generalist practicum hours and 500 advanced practicum hours. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)
• Number of Credits Required: 60 credits. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)

Program Length

• Program Options: Full-time and part-time options
• Program Length: Two years full time or three years part time. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)
• Program Start Dates: Rutgers states that online MSW applications are accepted for spring, summer and fall terms. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)

Admission Requirements

• GPA: Rutgers states that applicants must demonstrate academic success and must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Students should review the current admissions page for full GPA and application requirements. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)
• GRE Information: GRE scores are not listed as a requirement on Rutgers’ current online MSW program overview. Students should confirm current testing requirements with Rutgers admissions. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)

Program Information – Advanced Standing Students

Program Overview

• Program Name: 100% Online MSW Program – Advanced Standing
• Phone Number: (848) 932-7520

Program Requirements

• Field Education Requirements: 500 advanced practicum hours. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)
• Number of Credits Required: 39 credits. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)

Program Length

• Program Options: Advanced standing online option
• Program Length: Four semesters. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)
• Program Start Dates: Rutgers’ current online MSW page notes that, beginning in 2027, advanced standing students will start in the summer term and complete practicum education during the second, third and fourth semesters. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)

Admission Requirements

• BSW Requirement: Advanced standing applicants must have a baccalaureate social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program, or a Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work-accredited program. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)
• GPA: Rutgers states that applicants must demonstrate academic success. Students should review the current admissions page for full GPA and application requirements. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)
• GRE Information: GRE scores are not listed as a requirement on Rutgers’ current online MSW program overview. Students should confirm current testing requirements with Rutgers admissions. (socialwork.rutgers.edu)

Please contact the program to determine if the program is available for your state of residence.

Rutgers University’s MSW program information was last updated in July 2026. For more information, visit the university’s website above.

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