100% Online Master of Social Work (MSW)
Advance Your Social Work Career at Rutgers: Top 12 Nationally, No GRE, and Scholarships Available.
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Why Choose Rutgers’ Online MSW?
- Top-Ranked Program: Join the #1 graduate social work program in New Jersey and one of the top 15 in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report).
- Flexible Learning: Complete your degree 100% online with courses designed to fit your schedule.
- Practical Experience: Gain hands-on skills through immersive practicum learning.
- Career Opportunities: Open doors to leadership roles in child welfare, healthcare, mental health, and much more.
- Make a Real Impact: Be part of a community dedicated to driving positive change in the lives of individuals and communities.
#1
New Jersey graduate social work program
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#12
National graduate social work program
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Specialize in Clinical Social Work or Management & Policy
Choose a specialization that aligns with your career goals:
- Clinical Social Work: Develop engagement, intervention, and emotional health skills to provide mental health counseling in therapeutic settings or hospitals for diverse client populations.
- Management & Policy (MAP): Lead and advocate for impactful programs through electives focused on nonprofit management, strategic planning, and policy development.
Customize Your Degree with Optional Certificates
Earn a certificate in a growing field without adding extra coursework:
- Aging and Health: Learn to support older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions.
- Interpersonal Violence and Trauma: Specialize in addressing trauma and violence in various settings.
- Latina/o/x Initiatives for Service, Training, and Assessment (LISTA): Gain expertise in serving Latina/o/x populations with cultural humility.
Program Formats to Fit Your Life
- Part-Time: Balance work, life, and study, and complete your degree in 3 years.
- Full-Time: Complete in 2 years with practicum learning starting in the first semester.
- Advanced Standing (Part-Time): If you have a BSW, complete your MSW in just 4 semesters.
Experience Rutgers Online
Academic Excellence
Nationally ranked research institution
Rutgers Quality. 100% Online.
Same faculty and academic rigor as on-campus programs
Flexible & Convenient for You
Flexibility to balance your education with work and family life
Affordable Tuition
Nationally competitive tuition
Outcomes-focused
Real-world skills that translate to career success
Small Class Sizes
Interactive learning with faculty and peers
Excellence Without Boundaries
As America’s 8th oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers has nurtured generations of alumni who have made meaningful contributions to local, national, and global communities. Our diverse community of scholars is driven by a commitment to research, discovery, and service.
Spanning three main campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden, Rutgers extends its academic excellence through robust online programs connected to these locations. Regardless of which campus you choose to call home, this integration ensures that online students receive the same high-caliber education guided by award-winning Rutgers faculty.
Whether you’re learning on campus or online, Rutgers prepares you for lifelong success. Through a shared dedication to excellence, we cultivate leaders ready to contribute positively to their communities and uphold our legacy of producing globally minded citizens.
#1
New Jersey public university (Rutgers–New Brunswick)
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Top 35
Public national university (Rutgers–Newark)
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Top 75
Public national university (Rutgers–Camden)
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