Master of Social Work

Overview

The graduate social work program is designed to produce knowledgeable and empathetic practitioners with an emphasis on the importance of human relationships, advocating for social justice, honoring the dignity and worth of people, and practicing with competence. There are an assortment of programs available to accommodate different student schedules and needs as they study to use their degree to advocate for change in their communities.

Career Application

Graduates of this program have the opportunity choose the employment opportunities that relate to their professional aspirations. They may seek for employment in family, military, or school social work, criminal justice and corrections, public welfare, or as private practitioners.

MSW Program Options

Utah State is proud to offer a variety of options for obtaining a Master of Social Work (MSW) so that you can find a program perfectly suited for you.

Mission Statement

The mission of the MSW program is to prepare its graduates as professionals in advanced generalist practice and to equip them with skills necessary for leadership roles within the Social Work profession. The program prepares students for practice that enhances the quality of life in Utah, the nation, and the world, through service learning, leadership development, research, and extension. The program prepares students to engage in work that addresses challenges such as expanding financial capability for all, promoting access to justice, supporting healthy youth development, improving health equity, preventing family violence, reducing social isolation, promoting mental health, and ending homelessness.

The MSW program emphasizes the advanced generalist practice knowledge and skills essential to the tasks of promoting social welfare, especially among vulnerable populations, in institutions such as education, health care, employment, housing, and criminal justice. The MSW program’s curriculum rests on tripartite underpinnings, the strengths perspective, the empowerment approach, and a social justice philosophy, which are tied to the program’s mission, goals, and objectives. Accordingly, these themes are integrated into and emphasized throughout the curriculum.

Additional Information

• MSW Student Manual
• School of Graduate Studies
• Changing from full-time to part-time status and/or sites
• MSW Statement of Purpose Form
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Professional Behavior, Policies and Procedures
• Students Standards of Conduct
• Social Work Program History, Mission and Philosophy

USU’s Social Work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and consequently meet licensure requirements in all 50 states. States differ in their licensing processes and students are encouraged to become familiar with these processes when pursuing licensure in a particular state.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

• Utah State University offers many options for financial aid, including university level scholarships and aid available to specific
  
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Suggested Supplements

• SSW Licensure
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