Fuel Your Passion And Make A Difference With Montclair’s Online Master of Social Work

Advance your career and become a leader in clinical social work practice with Montclair State University’s Online Master of Social Work (MSW) program.

With a focus on children, youth and families in diverse communities, our 60-credit program prepares graduates to solve complex problems by forming relationships, assessing information, developing interventions in conjunction with clients and evaluating the effectiveness of the interventions. They are also prepared to advocate for justice with communities, agencies, and society. We are currently seeking CSWE accreditation for our online MSW program.

Students progress through the curriculum together, developing close relationships with peers and faculty. Synchronous and asynchronous learning, coupled with in-person supervised practicum experiences—which require 2-3 weekday commitments per week—position students to gain invaluable experiences at mental health clinics, hospitals, private clinical practices, substance abuse clinics, schools and more.

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Career Outcomes And Career Enhancements

Graduates of our MSW program are well-prepared for diverse roles in the rapidly growing field of social work. Career opportunities include:

Certificate Options

MSW students have three certificates they can earn while pursuing their Online MSW, designed to be an optional part of their elective coursework:

Online Harm Reduction Certificate
This 9-credit certificate program introduces students to the concept of harm reduction, discusses a range of related services and programs and offers practical training on non-stigmatizing, social justice-oriented, and trauma-informed engagement strategies with people who use drugs.
Online Certificate in Data Collection and Management
As a 12-credit, STEM-designated certificate option, this program builds skills to begin or advance your career in areas like market research, social policy analysis, education, health, politics, social services and more.
Online Child Advocacy Certificate
This 15-credit graduate program provides a multi-disciplinary understanding of the role of the child advocate as seen through the lenses of law, social work and psychology. This unique perspective equips graduates with the training that will enhance their skills in a variety of settings.

Who is Montclair’s MSW program right for?

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Aspiring Social Workers

Individuals interested in clinical social work practice with children, youth, families and other vulnerable populations have found Montclair’s Master’s in Social Work to be a perfect fit for their career aspirations.

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Current Social Services Professionals

For professionals seeking to advance their careers in social work, this program is designed to prepare leaders in social work practice and develop advocates who are committed to social and economic justice.

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Career changers

Transition into a rewarding field and acquire the skills, knowledge, and ethical framework necessary to navigate diverse social issues, advocate for marginalized populations and affect positive change.

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Students Seeking Online Learning

Pursue your educational goals without compromising existing work commitments or personal responsibilities. Our synchronous and asynchronous curriculum enables you to gain industry-specific knowledge through high quality coursework and networking opportunities.

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Diversity-Minded Individuals

Our curriculum emphasizes culturally-responsive practice and anti-oppressive approaches, preparing students to effectively serve and advocate for diverse populations in an increasingly multicultural society.

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Whether you’re ready to start your application or just trying to learn more about our Online Master of Social Work, don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re always here to help.

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