Case western reserve university masters of social work

Case Western Reserve University

At Case Western Reserve University’s CSWE-accredited Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences—ranked No. 9 in 2019 for social work by U.S. News & World Report —students can earn their Master of Social Work (MSW) online. The degree can be completed in as few as one and a half years. GRE scores are not required to apply.

Sponsored Online Social Work Program

• CSWE-accredited
• No GRE requirement
• Complete in as few as one and a half years
• Scholarships available
• Three Paths of Study: Children, Youth and Families; Mental Health with Adults; Community Practice for Social Change
• In as few as one and a half years, you can prepare for social work leadership by earning your Master of Social Work online from Case Western Reserve University’s top-ranked school of social work1

Three Paths of Study to Choose From:

• Children, Youth and Families (Direct Practice): Explore themes such as autism, adoption, child abuse, transitions to adulthood and LGBTQA youth as you prepare to serve families and individuals of all ages.
• Mental Health with Adults (Direct Practice): Learn how to address violence, trauma, suicide and mental health disorders across a variety of professional settings.
• Community Practice for Social Change (Macro): Develop strategies for making systemic improvements that facilitate large-scale social change. Topics include diversity, globalization, human rights and oppression.

Sponsored Online Social Work Program

1U.S. News & World Report – Best Schools for Social Work

Beyond the Classroom

Field Education is a signature offering at the Mandel School and an experience many students find to be a highlight of their academic experience. With more than 1,000 partnerships in the Greater Cleveland area and throughout the United States, Mandel School students can gain critical skills and expand their professional networks while enriching the lives of those they serve.

By the Numbers

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Field Education

As the bridge between classroom and practice, field education provides a supportive, supervised opportunity for you to apply classroom knowledge to professional social work practice. In our master’s in social work program, you will complete 450 to 600 hours of field training, depending on the program you choose.

By the Numbers

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alumni employed within six months of graduation