University of Central Florida Online MSW Program
The University of Central Florida’s School of Social Work offers a fully online Master of Social Work (MSW) program available in two tracks: a Traditional track for students who do not hold a BSW, and an Advanced Standing track for qualifying BSW holders. Both tracks are completed entirely online, with the exception of in-person field placements, which the UCF field office coordinates locally within approximately 45 miles of the student’s location. No campus visits are required.
The online program operates on a cohort model, with courses delivered in seven-week terms and students taking one course at a time. The curriculum focuses on Clinical Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, and Communities. Graduates meet the educational eligibility criteria for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Florida; students in other states are advised to verify requirements with their applicable state credentialing authority.
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Please note: UCF is unable to offer the online MSW program to students residing in Nebraska due to state licensure restrictions.
UCF’s online MSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and the university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
University of Central Florida Online MSW Program: Overview
Department: UCF School of Social Work, College of Health Professions and Sciences
Degree Types: Traditional Standing and Advanced Standing
Concentrations: Clinical Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, and Communities
Program Structure: Online with in-person field placements (no campus visits required)
Instruction Methods: Asynchronous online coursework in seven-week terms; one course taken at a time; cohort model
Program Overview
- Phone: (855) 903-8576
- Online MSW Program Director: Shellene Mazany, MSW, LCSW
- Admissions Contact: mswadmissions@ucf.edu
- Cost: $487.45 per credit hour (same rate for in-state and out-of-state online students)
Program Information – Traditional Standing Students
The Traditional track is designed for students who do not hold a BSW degree, or who earned their BSW more than six years prior to their intended start date.
Program Requirements
- Field Education Requirements: 1,000 hours — a 400-hour generalist placement (years 2) and a 600-hour advanced clinical placement (year 3)
- Number of Credits Required: 62 credits
- Curriculum breakdown: 21 credit hours of required core courses; 18 credit hours of clinical specialization courses; 9 credit hours of electives; 14 credit hours of field education
Program Length
- Program Options: Part-Time Only
- Program Length: 3 years (nine semesters)
- Start Dates: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any discipline
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours (competitive program; minimum GPA does not guarantee admission)
- Resume
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Writing sample Professional statement
- GRE: Not required
- Prerequisite courses may be required; contact mswadmissions@ucf.edu to verify equivalency
Program Information – Advanced Standing Students
The Advanced Standing track is designed for students who hold a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the last six years. The track admits students once per year in the fall semester only.
Program Requirements
- Field Education Requirements: 600 hours — one advanced clinical placement
- Number of Credits Required: 32 credit hours
- Curriculum breakdown: 18 credit hours of required courses; 6 credit hours of electives; 14 credit hours of field education
Program Length
- Program Options: Part-Time Only
- Program Length: 16 months (four semesters)
- Program Start Dates: Fall admission Only
Admission Requirements
- BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the last six years
- Minimum GPA of 3.3 in the last 60 credit hours (competitive program; minimum GPA does not guarantee admission)
- Resume
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Writing sample
- Professional statement
- GRE: Not required
University of Central Florida’s MSW program information was last updated in March 2026. For more information, visit the university’s website above.
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