Master of Social Work

Starting in May 2023, the Regular Standing MSW Online Part-time Program will be available. The program may be completed in 3 or 4 years.

The application deadline for the MSW program is April 15 for Summer 2023 and July 15 for Fall 2023 applicants. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline or until the program is full.


The Millersville & Shippensburg MSW Program

Millersville and Shippensburg universities are jointly offering a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program. It is designed for students who want to either further their education in social work or join the social work profession. The program was developed to support both the full-time student and the working professional. State-of-the-art technology permits students to acquire social work knowledge, skills, and values through multiple educational methods, including traditional campus classes, teleconferencing and web-based activities. Because this is a joint program, students benefit from the quality faculty and resources of both universities.

Now Offering Two Methods of Delivery!

Program options: Regular Standing and Advanced Standing

Traditional On-Campus Master of Social Work

Our traditional on-campus MSW is designed for the working professional and can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Field placements are available across the central Pennsylvania area.

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Online Master of Social Work

Our same great MSW program, taught by the same faculty. Courses may meet synchronously or asynchronously. Field placements will be available near the student's physical location.

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An MSW permits graduates to work in a variety of human service programs and agencies in an advanced clinical and/or administrative capacity. The flexibility of the social work degree provides graduates with many options as they pursue their careers in the helping fields.

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PROGRAM MISSION AND GOALS

The mission of the joint MU-SU MSW Program is to provide accessible social work graduate education in the South Central region of Pennsylvania.  We prepare students to be effective advanced generalist practitioners, committed to the purpose and values of the social work profession.

The MU-SU MSW Program goals are:

  1. To prepare students for competent advanced generalist practice through the acquisition and demonstration of social work practice behaviors consistent with CSWE educational policy and accreditation standards.
  2. To prepare students with the specialized knowledge and skills for social work practice with client systems to resolve problems and facilitate change with in the boundaries of ethical practice and with attention to the profession's commitment to social justice and human rights.
  3. To encourage students' commitment to continued professional development and lifelong learning by providing opportunities for community engagement and real life learning experiences.

Master of Social Work at Millersville

Learn about our MSW program by listening to first-hand accounts from students and faculty at Millersville University.

“I really enjoy research so learning about program evaluation has helped me to lead internal research efforts at CASA. The MSW program actually opened my eyes to macro social work and I realized how much I love it and that it's really the work I've always wanted to do but didn't know it.”

- Laura Golomb | Master of Social Work Graduate

PROGRAM COMPETENCIES

  1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
  2. Engage diversity and difference in practice.
  3. Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
  4. Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
  5. Engage in policy practice.
  6. Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  7. Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
  8. Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  9. Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.