Social Work (M.A./M.S.W.)
About Our Social Work Program
Advance your career, gain knowledge and skills, earn a Master of Social Work degree with a program- embedded Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate from Slippery Rock University. The SRU Master of Social Work (MSW) program can be completed online or in a hybrid format. The program prepares students to provide social work interventions with diverse populations in a variety of practice settings. SRU’s MSW prepares students for a specialized practice in “Advanced Clinical Practice with Children, Adults and Families.”
Slippery Rock University's Master of Social Work Degree is a 60-credit program, or 39-credits for advanced standing (Advanced standing students are those with a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program). Built on the foundation of SRU's successful Bachelor of Social Work, the program nurtures students’ passion to help others while providing rigorous academic courses that enable them to translate that passion into best practices.
Why Get a Social Work Degree?
- Learn your way with flexible options — complete the MSW fully online or in a hybrid format if you prefer in-person learning.
- Finish in just two years full-time with a 60-credit plan, or fast-track your degree in one year if you qualify for advanced standing (39 credits).
- Create a schedule that works for you with part-time, individualized completion plans.
- Complete hands-on field placements in-person at a location near you.
- Earn a Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as part of the MSW program.
- Choose advanced electives like crisis intervention, grief & loss, forensic social work, and animal-assisted interventions.
- Pursue a specialized certificate in Animal-Assisted Social Work (AASW), including a one-time in-person training experience.
