Online MSW Programs in Minnesota
While two online universities are headquartered in Minnesota (Walden University and Capella University), Minnesota is not home to any MSW programs with both physical campuses and an online program option. Despite the lack of physical campuses with online offerings for MSW students, Minnesota residents have many options when it comes to earning their MSW online.
Please note: All online MSW programs require students to complete field education at local health services agencies.
Sponsored Online MSW Programs
University and Program Name | Study Length | Enrollment Type | Field Placement Support |
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University of Denver
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as 12 months | Full-Time and Part-Time | Support Available |
Fordham University
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as 16 months | Full-Time and Part-Time | Support Available |
Simmons University
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as 9 months | Accelerated Full-Time Part-Time | Support Available |
Howard University
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as 12 months | Full-Time and Part-Time | Support Available |
University of Southern California
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as 16 months | Full-Time and Part-Time | Support Available |
Syracuse University
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as 24 months | Full-Time and Part-Time | Support Available |
Case Western Reserve University
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as a year and a half | Full-Time and Part-Time | Support Available |
Baylor University
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | 12-36 months | Accelerated Full-Time Part-Time | Support Available |
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There are many universities with online MSW programs that accept students from Minnesota and the majority of these programs are fully online, meaning they do not require students to visit campus while earning their degrees. A few of these programs do necessitate a limited number of visits, and one of these programs may be the ideal option for students who want the flexibility of an online program yet would still like to meet their professors and classmates in person.
Several online MSW programs also offer students from Minnesota the same tuition rate as in-state students, so aspiring social workers should research as many of their options as possible. To learn more about a particular program below, click on the name of the school.
Online MSW Programs that Accept Students from Minnesota
University | Format | Enrollment Type |
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Adelphi University | Online | Part-Time |
Arizona State University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Baylor University SPONSORED | Online | Accelerated Full-Time Part-Time |
Boise State University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Boston University | Online | Part-Time |
California State University, Northridge | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
California State University, San Bernardino | Online | Part-Time |
Campbellsville University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Capella University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Case Western Reserve University SPONSORED | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Colorado State University | Hybrid | Part-Time |
Delaware State University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Edinboro University | Online | Full-Time |
Florida State University | Online | Part-Time |
Fordham University SPONSORED | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
George Mason University | Online | Part-Time |
Humboldt State University | Online | Part-Time |
Indiana University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Louisiana State University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Metropolitan State University of Denver | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
New Mexico State University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Ohio State University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Our Lady of the Lake University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Portland State University | Online | Full-Time |
Rutgers University | Hybrid | Part-Time |
Samford University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
San José State University | Online | Full-Time |
Simmons University SPONSORED | Online | Accelerated Full-Time Part-Time |
Syracuse University SPONSORED | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Temple University | Online | Part-Time |
Texas State University – San Marcos | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
The Catholic University of America | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Tulane University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University at Buffalo (SUNY) | Online | Part-Time |
University of Arkansas, Little Rock | Online | Part-Time |
University of Central Florida | Online | Part-Time |
University of Denver SPONSORED | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University of Houston | Online | Part-Time |
University of Kentucky | Online | Full-Time |
University of Louisville | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University of Nevada, Reno | Online | Full-Time |
University of New England | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University of New Hampshire | Online | Full-Time Part-Time |
University of North Dakota | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University of South Florida | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley | Online | Full-Time |
West Virginia University | Online | Part-Time |
Western New Mexico University | Online | Full-Time Part-Time |
Winthrop University | Online | Part-Time |
Yeshiva University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
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.
How to Become a Social Worker in Minnesota
The Minnesota Board of Social Work issues four types of social work license: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). Below are some common steps to become a social worker in Minnesota, which you should confirm with Minnesota’s board of social workers. Information regarding licensure in Minnesota was last retrieved in August 2020.
Pathway to Become an LSW in Minnesota
- Complete a Bachelor of Social Work degree program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Pass the Bachelor’s Social Work Licensing Examination from the Association of Social Work Boards
- Apply to the Minnesota Board of Social Work
Pathway to Become an LGSW in Minnesota
- Complete a bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Master of Social Work degree program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Pass the Masters Social Work Licensing Examination from the Association of Social Work Boards.
- Apply to the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
Pathway to Become an LICSW in Minnesota
- Complete a bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Master of Social Work degree program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Following graduation, complete 4,000 hours of supervised practice in a clinical setting.
- Pass the Clinical Social Work Licensing Examination from the Association of Social Work Boards.
- Apply to the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
Pathway to Become an LISW in Minnesota
- Complete a bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Master of Social Work degree program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Following graduation, complete 4,000 hours of supervised practice in a nonclinical setting.
- Pass the Advanced Generalist Social Work Licensing Examination from the Association of Social Work Boards.
- Apply to the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
For more detailed information on becoming a social worker in Minnesota, visit the Minnesota Board of Social Work. You can also refer to our guides on general requirements for becoming a social worker and becoming an LCSW. You can also refer to our guides on general requirements for becoming a social worker and becoming an LCSW.
Last updated: September 2020