Master of Social Work (MSW)

Earn Your MSW Degree Your Way: Online or Hybrid

100% Online

For Florida residents who hold a Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution.

On Campus/Online Blend

For anyone who holds a bachelor’s degree in any major from an accredited institution.

Since the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Florida Atlantic University launched in 2000, the program has gained national recognition and is consistently ranked among the top MSW programs by U.S. News & World Report. Our rigorous curricula prepare compassionate and skilled social workers for advanced clinical social work practice. Whether you are earning your MSW 100% online or with the on campus/online blend option, all MSW graduates from the Sandler School of Social Work are equipped to work with children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples, families, and groups in various settings.

INSTILLING JOB-READINESS SKILLS FOR CAREER SUCCESS

Social Work is one of the fastest-growing careers in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and graduates from the Sandler School of Social Work enjoy an impressive 93% job placement rate within 12 months of graduation. MSW graduates from Florida Atlantic are renowned for excellence in evidence-based clinical practice and for possessing strong critical thinking skills, rooted in compassion for the dignity and potential of every person across our one human race. Additionally, we are committed to fostering our students’ lifelong learning and professional development.

Application Deadlines:

  • 100% Online
    • February 1 deadline for May (Summer) start
    • Applications open August 25
  • On Campus/Online Blend
    • October 1 deadline for January (Spring) start
    • February 1 deadline for May (Summer) start
    • May 1 deadline for August (Fall) start
    • Applications accepted year-round
    • All practicum placements begin in the Fall semester

Contact the Coordinators

  • To connect with the coordinator of the 100% Online MSW (eligible for Florida residents only who meet the qualifications for Advanced Standing), please use this link.
  • To connect with the coordinator of the On Campus/Online Blend MSW, please use this link.

Infographic of MSW options

Explore Both MSW Pathways

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Campus Directions

  • Boca Raton – Social Science Building Room 308 – Program Assistant: (561) 297-6494 or (561) 297-3234
  • Davie  – Liberal Arts Building, 4th floor, Room 466

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