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 the healthcare and mental health fields are in high demand, with 11% employment growth from 2021 to 2031. With UWF’s online MSW program, you can gain specialized knowledge for working in medical and behavioral healthcare settings, along with other social work areas.
Social Work Practice Areas
- Medical Social Worker: $57,711 per year
- Clinical Social Worker: $58,716 per year
- Substance Abuse Counselor: $48,520 per year
- Military Social Worker: $72,369 per year
- Child, Family or School Social Worker: $54,880 per year
Employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average and median salary figures (as of 2022) 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.
