Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Online MSW Program
Western New Mexico University's School of Social Work offers a fully online Master of Social Work (MSW) program available in two tracks: a Non-Advanced Standing track for applicants with a bachelor's degree in any discipline, and an Advanced Standing track for qualifying BSW holders. Both tracks are fully online and available on a flexible schedule — students may pursue full-time or part-time study, vary their course load each semester, and begin the program in fall, spring, or summer. On-campus visits are not required.
The program is grounded in an Advanced Generalist practice framework, equipping graduates with clinical and macro practice skills to serve diverse populations across the lifespan. The curriculum emphasizes cultural humility, scientific inquiry, and a global perspective, preparing students as champions of social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. Students may customize their degree through a wide range of electives in specialized areas including gerontology, school social work, military social work, child welfare, medical social work, and more.
University of Denver • Denver, CO
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 12 months
Credits
54-81 graduate-level credits
Concentrations
Mental Health and Trauma, Health, Equity and Wellness
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution to be considered for admission
- Minimum undergraduate GPA is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Career goals statement
Hawaii Pacific University • Honolulu, HI
Master of Social Work
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
12-36 months
Credits
30-57
Concentrations
Military and Veterans Affairs, Child or Adult Protective Services, Health Care, Mental Health, Individual and Families, Social Agency Administration
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 credits in Liberal Arts from an accredited four-year institution
- Minimum 3.0 GPA, but applicants below that will be considered for provisional admission
- Completed courses in Statistics and Research Methods
- Applicants must have completed each course with a grade of a "C" or higher
- Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited program within the past five years
- Minimum 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale in social work courses
- Online application
Learn More: Interview with Dr. Beth Walker – Professor and Chair of Social Work at WNMU
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WNMU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and a Military Friendly institution. The School of Social Work is recognized for its small class sizes, faculty who are licensed practicing social workers, and strong individual student support. A Title IV-E Child Welfare stipend program is also available through the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department for eligible students.
WNMU's online MSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Western New Mexico University Online MSW Program: Overview
Department: Western New Mexico University's School of Social Work
Degree Types: Non-Advanced Standing; Advanced Standing
Concentrations: Advanced Generalist Practice
Program Structure: Fully online with local field placements (no campus visits required)
Instruction Methods: Combination of synchronous and asynchronous instruction; flexible scheduling with loosely structured cohorts
Program Contact
- Phone: 575-538-6421 / 1-800-872-9668 ext. 6000
- Email: msw@wnmu.edu
Program Information – Non-Advanced Standing Students
The Non-Advanced Standing track is designed for applicants who hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a CHEA-recognized, accredited college or university.
Program Requirements
- Field Education Requirements: 900 hours — Foundation Field Practicum I (225 hours) + Foundation Field Practicum II (225 hours) + Advanced Field Practicum I (225 hours) + Advanced Field Practicum II (225 hours)
- Number of Credits Required: 60 credit hours
Program Length
- Program Options: Full-time or part-time
- Program Length: Flexible; two-year option available for students taking maximum course load
- Start Dates: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by CHEA
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 on the most recently completed 64 credit hours of college or graduate coursework
- 3 professional/academic references (at least one professional and one academic; references from family members, personal friends, or co-workers are not accepted)
- Personal statement essay
- Professional resume (listing all work and volunteer experiences)
- Official transcripts
- GRE: Not required
Program Information – Advanced Standing Students
The Advanced Standing track is designed for applicants who hold a BSW or BSSW from a CSWE-accredited program completed within the previous 8 years.
Program Requirements
- Field Education Requirements: 450 hours — Advanced Field Practicum I (225 hours) + Advanced Field Practicum II (225 hours)
- Number of Credits Required: 39 credits
Program Length
- Program Options: Full-time or part-time
- Program Length: Flexible; one-year option available for students taking maximum course load
- Start Dates: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Admission Requirements
- BSW or BSSW from a CSWE-accredited program completed within the previous 8 years
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on the most recently completed 64 credit hours of college or graduate coursework
- 3 references: at least one must be from a full-time faculty member from the institution where the BSW was earned, and at least one from an agency field instructor from the BSW field experience; the third may be academic or professional
- Personal statement essay
- Professional resume (listing all work and volunteer experiences)
- Official transcripts
- GRE: Not required
Elective Areas of Specialization (both tracks)
Students in both tracks may customize their degree through elective courses. Available elective areas include: gerontology; military social work; school social work; child welfare; medical social work; human trafficking; disabilities and empowerment; psychopharmacology; intimate partner violence; rural community practice; outdoor behavioral health; eco social work; spirituality in social work; dialectical behavioral therapy; and clinical reasoning and case formulation, among others. Elective availability varies by semester.
Western New Mexico University's MSW program information was last updated in March 2026. For more information, visit the university's website above.
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Information last updated: August 2026