Start your journey
Complete your MSW coursework online
Be part of the first online cohort of the University of Minnesota masters of social work (MSW) program, ranked #1 in the state (US News & World Report, 2025).
Our online MSW courses allow students to take classes remotely, offering more flexibility to complete their degree. Students will focus their studies on the advanced direct practice of social work.
When you request information, you will be notified as soon as applications open for this new degree format.
Careers
Master of Social Work (MSW) graduates build careers as:
- case managers
- policy analysts
- clinicians
- community organizers
- and more
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Coursework
Learning environment
Our program places particular importance on preparing social work professionals to have a practical understanding of how power and privilege, and their opposites, shape the roles that all of us play in society.
We strive to create an online learning environment that is diverse in all aspects, and we use this environment to help all students develop the sensitivity and skills necessary to work effectively in diverse communities.
MSW specializations
Advanced direct practice
In our online MSW program, students focus on coursework related to advanced direct practice.
Our faculty
Our MSW faculty bring a wide-range of expertise and scholarship to the classroom, with significant contributions to research at both the local and global levels. These lifelong scholars actively contribute to both academics and the community.
Contact us
Questions about applying? You can schedule a one-on-one appointment with Director of Admissions, Larissa Lavrov.