MSW Online Program
Welcome to the Master of Social Work (MSW) Online Program at Baylor. Educating aspiring social workers since 1969. Discover an innovative curriculum, grounded in research, that prepares students to practice with diverse clients and communities and to address complex social justice issues. As a living extension of our 55-year social work legacy, the online platform is the result of Baylor’s dedication to creating an optimal learning environment.
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What Makes Baylor Social Work Different?
The Garland School of Social Work recognizes diverse expressions of faith and seeks to honor the role of spirituality as part of what holistically shapes a person, their family and community. Perhaps you are interested in social work because of the way your faith has motivated you or others? As part of Baylor’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program, students learn about the influence of these beliefs and values in the profession. We call this our 10th competency, adding to the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) required nine.
Our approach to practicum education also sets us apart. Our dedicated practicum team partners with online MSW students to secure internship placements on their behalf. You will work closely with our placement managers who will conduct outreach to identify and qualify your internship assignment. These internship experiences are high-quality, in-person, hands-on and localized for online MSW students.
Your Community Needs Transformative Social Workers.
If you are seeking to help people and to advocate for those who are vulnerable or experiencing oppression, you will find there is no limit to the opportunity to affect positive change as a social work professional.
As a Baylor online MSW graduate, you will be uniquely positioned to work in a wide array of settings with individuals, groups, communities and organizations, in a variety of roles such as school social worker, individual and family therapist, community organizer, medical social worker, mental health counselor, foster care specialist, nonprofit leaders and program developers.
“ Employment of social workers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2019 to 2029 — much faster than the average for other occupations.
— Bureau of Labor Statistics”
Your MSW Journey Starts Online with Baylor
Our MSW online program provides the same collaboration, engagement, and practicum placement opportunities available to students in our residential program. You can be sure the education you receive meets the highest standards in the field. And Baylor’s online Master of Social Work MSW is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Baylor Online MSW Program Options
Each program option will prepare you to graduate as a culturally responsive and competent social work professional who is ready to pursue licensure and promote meaningful change in the lives of vulnerable populations worldwide.
Standard Program MSW students are students who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. During this 58-credit hour program, students begin coursework by engaging in generalist coursework for the first 29 hours of the program. Students then move on to the specialized curriculum, choosing either the clinical or community practice specialization for the final 29 hours. Click to learn more about the Standard Online MSW program.
Advanced Standing MSW students begin their advanced coursework by choosing either a clinical or community specialization. This program is a 30-credit program for students with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited college or university within the last five years. Click to learn more about the Advanced Standing Online MSW program.
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Request InformationThe application deadline for the May 2024 cohort is March 25, 2024.