Social Work MSW/Intensive Weekend | Programs | Case Western Reserve University

Master of Social Work (MSW), Intensive Weekend

About the Program

In our MSW Intensive Weekend program, we combine the rigor of our top-ranked social work master's program with the flexibility you need to continue your career. You'll take classes one weekend per month with a cohort of students who you'll learn with—and from—over the next three years. The program was designed with professionals in mind and you'll graduate with skills and connections to switch careers or advance in the job you already have.

What to Expect

Our curriculum incorporates an Ability Based Learning Environment (ABLE) that helps you develop and demonstrate mastery of eight core social work abilities.

Identify as a Reflective Professional Social Worker
Advocate for Social, Economic and Environmental Justice
Apply Social Work Methods
Uphold Social Work Values and Ethics
Integrate Cultural, Economic and Global Diversity
Think Critically About Theory and Research Knowledge
Communicate Effectively
Develop as a Social Work Leader

“I chose the Mandel School because of the school’s reputation and the student reviews of the program. I wanted to make sure that I was making the best decision for my future, and the Mandel School was the complete package.”

Katie Russell, (MSSA '18)

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Field Education

As the bridge between classroom and practice, field education provides a supportive, supervised opportunity for you to apply classroom knowledge to professional social work practice. In our master’s in social work program, you will complete 450 to 600 hours of field training, depending on the program you choose.