Online Master of Social Work (MSW)
Advance Your Career in the Rewarding Field of Social Work
Take the Next Step Toward Achieving Your Goals
The online MSW degree program from the University of West Florida provides the knowledge and skills students need for clinical social work practice. The program features clinically focused courses grounded in the study of medical and behavioral healthcare, and it provides hands-on learning through field internships. After earning your MSW online, you’ll have qualifications for working with many populations, including individuals, families and groups.
Make a difference with your career. It starts with the online MSW program from UWF.
At UWF, we strive to provide multiple pathways to transfer credit, so you can complete your degree faster. Military experience or credit you’ve earned toward health-related certifications or licensures may transfer as credit toward your degree. With multiple start dates a year, you can begin your healthcare administration program online when it’s best for you.
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Designed for Professionals with Varying Experience Levels
We’ve designed our advanced standing MSW program (30 credit hours) for students who have a bachelor’s degree in social work and are ready to complete a clinically focused curriculum. We also offer a traditional track (60 credit hours) for students without previous social work education. This track includes foundational courses so that students gain the experience they need to begin social work careers.
Other benefits of this master’s degree program include:
Discover the Convenience of UWF’s Online Programs
With our online programs, you can easily fit your studies into your busy schedule while building a solid foundation in the skills you need to succeed in your career. Our experienced faculty teach in a personalized environment, leveraging innovative learning strategies to help you grasp concepts. You will also have access to a wealth of resources that encourage your success from enrollment through graduation.
Request InfoMake a Difference in a Growing Field
Social workers in healthcare and mental health are in high demand. In the U.S., healthcare social workers are projected to have about 18,700 job openings per year from 2023 to 2033. Social workers in child, family and school settings will have about 17,900 openings per year over the same decade. In mental health and substance abuse settings, social workers can expect about 14,400 openings per year. With UWF’s online MSW program, you can gain specialized knowledge for working in these settings and many more.
Social Work Practice Areas and Salaries
- Senior Social Workers: $70,061
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers: $67,338 per year
- Social Worker, U.S. Army: $72,369
- Healthcare Social Workers: $62,940 per year
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers: $55,960
- Child, Family and School Social Workers: $53,940
Employment data is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average salary and median salary figures (as of 2023/2024) are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Payscale.
About UWF Online
With a history of more than 50 years of leadership in education, UWF offers academic degrees with a mission to create the next generation of big thinkers. Based in Pensacola, our forward-thinking online degree and certificate programs prepare students for success through creative, collaborative learning experiences.
