Online MSW Programs in Ohio (OH)
There are three universities that all offer online MSW programs. Ohio University offers traditional and advanced standing programs on a part-time basis, and Ohio State University offers both tracks with the choice to complete full or part-time.
Please note: All online MSW programs require students to complete field education at a local health services agency.
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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In addition to Ohio University and Ohio State University, there are dozens of online MSW programs offered by out-of-state schools that accept students from Ohio. Some out-of-state programs charge the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students, while others do not. On OnlineMSWPrograms.com, we have done our best to indicate which schools charge the same tuition rates for in-state and out-of-state students, but always recommend that students reach out to prospective schools to confirm current tuition rates before applying.
Of the out-of-state programs, most are fully online and do not require students to visit the campus while they complete their degree program. Some do require students to make a limited number of campus visits during the program. These programs give students a chance to meet instructors and fellow classmates in person in addition to interacting online.
In the tables below, click on the school name to learn more about the programs offered by that school.
Colleges in Ohio with Online MSW Programs
University | Format | Enrollment Type |
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Case Western Reserve University SPONSORED | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Ohio State University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Ohio University | Online | Part-Time |
Online MSW Programs that Accept Students from Ohio
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 Ohio
The Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board issues two different social work licenses: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). Below are some common steps to become a social worker in Ohio, which you should confirm with Ohio’s board of social workers. Information regarding licensure in Ohio was last retrieved in August 2020.
Pathway to Become an LSW in Ohio
- Complete a bachelor’s degree.
- Complete an accredited Master of Social Work degree program.
- Pass the Social Work Licensing Examination from the Association of Social Work Boards.
- Pass the board’s online Laws and Rules Exam
- Apply to The Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Pathway to Become an LISW in Ohio
- Complete a bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Master of Social Work degree program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Complete at least two years post MSW and post LSW experience and 150 hours of supervision by a LISW-S
- Pass the Clinical or Advanced Generalist exam from the Association of Social Work Boards.
- Pass the board’s online Laws and Rules Exam
- Apply to The Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
For more detailed information on becoming a social worker in Ohio, visit The Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. You can also refer to our guides on general requirements for becoming a social worker and becoming an LCSW.
Last updated: September 2020