+7.4% Job Growth
Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 7.4 from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
Online MSW - Advanced Standing
Advance your career in social work
Designed for students who have already earned an undergraduate degree in social work, Quinnipiac's Master of Social Work (MSW) — Advanced Standing program imparts the fundamental knowledge and practical skills you need to make a positive impact on patients’ lives.
100% Online Learn from Anywhere
1-2 Years Full or Part-Time
$755 Per Credit
Quinnipiac‘s Online Master of Social Work — Advanced Standing program provides:
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A 30-credit curriculum, delivered entirely online, that emphasizes interprofessional education
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Flexible full-time and part-time plans of study that enable you to complete your MSW online in one or two years.
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Field education that includes 700 hours of professional development in an area of your choosing.
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30 hours of interprofessional education offered by the Quinnipiac Center for Interprofessional Health Care Education
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Personal connections and mentorship from our experienced faculty that help you explore the topics you are passionate about.
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Outstanding preparation for the LCSW exam. In 2022, Quinnipiac students had a first-time pass rate of 87% compared to the state average of 74%.
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A tuition rate among the lowest in the state and potential for additional tuition assistance for qualifying students through the CT Health Horizons grant initiative.
Don't have a Bachelor of Social Work?
Learn more about our traditional, 60-credit online MSW program and break into this competitive and rewarding field.
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Our Reputation
Quinnipiac's online Master of Social Work (MSW) and online MSW Advanced Standing are currently in pre-candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA).
The on-campus MSW and Advanced Standing programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA).
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Your Future Is Bright
Quinnipiac‘s Master of Social Work makes it easy for you to accelerate your career success.
$8K+ Start Smart
Data from PayScale indicates that salaries for social workers with an MSW are 17% higher than those who hold a BSW degree.
+54K New Jobs
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 53,800 new Social Work jobs will be created over the next decade. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
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