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Master of Social Work (MSW)

About the Program

At the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, our Master of Social Work (MSW) programs are designed to equip you to lead at the forefront of social change without disrupting your career.

Whether you want to earn your MSW degree full-time, part-time, online, on campus, or on weekends, we offer a modality uniquely designed to match your goals and lifestyle. And all of our program options lead to the same CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work degree, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as #12 in the nation and #1 in Ohio.

What to Expect

You will apply your coursework to your field practicum at one of more than 1,000 partners in Greater Cleveland and beyond.

Our MSW programs use an Ability-Based Learning Environment that helps you develop and master eight core social work competencies:

Identify as a reflective professional social worker
Communicate effectively
Uphold social work values and ethics
Apply social work methods
Integrate cultural, economic and global diversity
Advocate for social, economic and environmental justice
Think critically about theory and research knowledge
Develop as a social work leader

"The experiences of the professors and their backgrounds are so interesting. They bring real-world knowledge and connections to the school. My Assessing and Diagnosing professor was a medical doctor who moved into social work."

Tia Otoo, (MSW '23)

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Beyond the Classroom

Field education is a signature offering at the Mandel School and an experience many students find to be a highlight of their academic experience. With more than 1,000 partnerships in the Greater Cleveland area and throughout the United States, Mandel School students can gain critical skills and expand their professional networks while enriching the lives of those they serve.