Online Masters Degree in Social Work

Social workers help provide much-needed services and access to support programs for people in need. Employment opportunities in social work careers are expected to rise, and the right education can help you find rewarding work in this growing field.

Earning master's degrees in social work

A large percentage of candidates for graduate programs have already earned bachelor's degrees in social work, although students of psychology, sociology and other related fields can succeed in these programs as well. Here's a short list of courses you might take in a master's program:

  1. Advanced psychosocial assessment
  2. Data management, analysis and interpretation
  3. Diversity and social justice
  4. Human behavior and the social environment
  5. Theories of social change and community practice

Students may also seek practical experience in settings such as schools, health clinics, mental health facilities, community centers …

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