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Masters in Social Work Online Programs in Colorado (CO)
Colorado offers a few programs for students and professionals looking to obtain their Master of Social Work degrees online. The University of Denver offers a full online MSW program with four start dates throughout the year, making it convenient to work with your particular schedule. The Metropolitan State University of Denver offers fully online programs as well as a mixed traditional program where coursework can be accessed on campus, hybrid, or online. Lastly, Colorado State University at Fort Collins offers a distance hybrid course, combining off campus courses with with two intensive learning weekends a semester at different areas in the state.
Please note: All online MSW programs require students to complete field education at a local health services agency.
| SCHOOL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Fordham University | An Online MSW with a Future-Focused Curriculum |
| Baylor University | Address Injustice from a Strengths-based Perspective |
| University of Denver | A Social Justice–Focused Online MSW |
| University of Southern California | Top-Ranked Program with Multiple Concentrations and Options |
| Simmons University | Top-Ranked Clinical Social Work Program with Specializations |
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In the tables below, click on the school name to learn more about the programs offered by that school.
Colleges in Colorado with Online MSW Programs
The University of Denver offers a fully online MSW program which requires no campus visits. Metropolitan State University of Denver also offers a fully online program requiring no visits in addition to offering a mixed traditional program. This program allows for coursework to be accessed online and on campus. Both of these online MSW programs offer traditional and advanced standing admissions either full time or part time.
| SCHOOL NAME | STRUCTURE OF PROGRAM* | PROGRAM OPTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | Limited Campus Visits Required | Traditional (FT & PT) |
| MSU Denver | 100% Online | Traditional and Advanced Standing (PT) |
Colleges in Colorado with Hybrid MSW Programs
Colorado State University at Fort Collins offers a “distance hybrid” MSW program option. While the majority of classes are online, students are required to attend two intensive learning weekends per semester in either Denver of Colorado Springs. The program offers both traditional and advanced standing admission with part time enrollment options as well.
Online MSW Programs that Accept Students from Colorado
Most schools offering online MSW programs accept students from Colorado. However, the online MSW programs at The University of Alaska at Anchorage, The University of Missouri and the University of Texas at Arlington have specific acceptance requirements that do not include accepting students from the State of Colorado.
| SCHOOL NAME | STRUCTURE OF PROGRAM* | PROGRAM OPTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | 100% Online | Traditional (FT & PT) |
| Boise State University | 100% Online | Traditional and Advanced Standing (FT & PT) |
| Boston University | 100% Online | Traditional and Advanced Standing (PT) |
| California State University, Northridge | 100% Online | Traditional (FT) |
| California State University, San Bernardino | Limited Campus Visits Required | Traditional (PT) |
| Case Western Reserve University | 100% Online | Traditional and Advanced Standing (PT) |
| Edinboro University | 100% Online | Traditional and Advanced Standing (FT) |
| Humboldt State University | Limited Campus Visits Required | Traditional and Advanced Standing (PT) |
| Indiana University | Limited Campus Visits Required | Traditional and Advanced Standing (PT) |
| Louisiana State University | 100% Online | Traditional (FT & PT) and Advanced Standing (FT) |
| Our Lady of the Lake University | 100% Online | Traditional and Advanced Standing (PT) |
| Portland State University | Limited Campus Visits Required | Traditional (PT) |
| Rutgers University | 100% Online | Traditional (PT) |
| Simmons College | 100% Online | Traditional (FT & PT) |
| The Catholic University of America | 100% Online | Traditional (PT) |
| Texas State University - San Marcos | 100% Online | Traditional (PT) and Advanced Standing (PT) |
| University of Central Florida | 100% Online | Traditional (PT) |
| University of Houston | 100% Online | Traditional and Advanced Standing (PT) |
| University of Louisville | 100% Online | Traditional and Advanced Standing (FT & PT) |
| University of New England (UNE) | 100% Online | Traditional and Advanced Standing (PT) |
| University of New Hampshire (UNH) | 100% Online | Traditional (FT) |
| University of North Dakota | Limited Campus Visits Required | Traditional and Advanced Standing (PT) |
| University of Southern California (USC) | 100% Online | Traditional and Advanced Standing (FT & PT) |
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville | 100% Online | Traditional and Advanced Standing (FT & PT) |
| Western New Mexico University | 100% Online | Traditional and Advanced Standing (FT & PT) |
| Widener University | 100% Online | Traditional (PT) |
*All online MSW programs require field education at a local health services agency. Programs that are 100% online do not require students to visit the campus during the program. For schools that are not 100% online, we classify any program that requires two or fewer visits to the campus per year as an online program.
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SOCIAL WORK LICENSES IN CO
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
(Colorado State Education Department - Office of the Professions)
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
CSWE Accreditation
CSWE Distance Education
Clinical Social Work Association
National Association of Social Workers
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Social Workers