We offer two specialized concentrations: Mental Health and Child & Family Services. Both provide a strong foundation for clinical social work practice.
Transform Your Leadership, Transform Your Team
At Roberts, our Master of Social Work program consistently prepares skilled clinical social workers in two concentrations: Mental Health and Child & Family Services. Our graduates’ passing rates for the LMSW and LCSW exams exceed both state and national averages.
Our curriculum provides a solid theoretical foundation and hands-on clinical skills, including a unique group work class. As the first Christian college with CSWE accreditation for an MSW, we welcome students from all backgrounds.
Even though we take pride in being a strong clinical social work program, we also mentor and nurture students whose career interests focus more on community and macro level social work. You can engage in research through independent studies and conferences, with funding opportunities available.
Our program emphasizes local, national, and global service. For example, past experiences include donating Thanksgiving meals to individuals facing homelessness, trips to Albany, NY and Washington DC to lobby for policy changes, and cross-cultural trips to a number of countries.
Our program provides the academic depth, practical experience, and global perspective to equip you for meaningful social work practice.
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What will you learn?
- Leadership Grounded in Integrity: Our graduate and professional programs are designed to develop your leadership skills to be effective in your field, grounded in ethical decision-making and integrity. Make a positive impact in your workplaces and communities.
- Education Beyond Skill Development: We focus on educating the whole person. Professional competencies are paired with a strong emphasis on character and purpose, empowering you, an adult learner, to excel in your career as a principled leader with transferable skills. We provide education for what's next.
- Values-Driven Curriculum: Our courses integrate core values like compassion, ethical responsibility, and community engagement, essential qualities for working adults aiming to lead with purpose in today’s challenging environments.
- Becoming a Trustworthy Leader: We prepare graduate students to be trusted professionals. We’ll help you foster ethical workplace cultures and build strong, collaborative teams based on character, empathy, and respect.
- A Foundation for Positive Change: Our programs will help you change more than just your job title, it’ll help you change your community. A Roberts education will help you contribute to meaningful change and lead with a higher sense of mission and service.
Cost of Social Work, M.S.W.
Total Standard Program
Sticker Price:
$46,920
Less than
26%
of students
pay this amount
25%
tuition discount for benefit-eligible
employees, spouses, and dependents
of our corporate partners
Coursework
Interested in seeing what Social Work courses you can take? Check out our course catalog!
My absolute favorite thing about teaching is developing relationships with my students and watching them grow holistically throughout their time in our program. I love to watch them have “aha” moments when they are newly able to see a situation from a perspective that is different from their own.
Admissions Requirements
For the Standard Program (2-years full-time; 4-years part-time):
- Bachelor’s degree
- Accumulated grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 (or 3.00 during the last 60 completed credit hours)
- Prerequisite courses: Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, Statistics or Research Methods, and 9-12 credits of Humanities (e.g. English, Writing, History, etc)
For the Advanced Standing program (1 year full-time; 2 years part-time):
- Accumulated GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00
- BSW from a CSWE-accredited undergraduate program
- BSW must have been completed within five years of enrollment in Robert's program. This limit may be extended for up to 8 years if the student has post BSW social work experience.
Not required:
- Entrance Exam (GRE/GMAT)
- Business Degree
Frequently Asked Questions
What concentrations are available in the MSW program?
What format are the courses offered in?
Courses are held online in a 15-week synchronous format, with late afternoon and evening classes designed for adult learners.
How long does it take to complete the program?
The Standard Program takes 24-48 months, while the Advanced Standing Program (for BSW graduates) takes 11-22 months, depending on whether you study full-time or part-time.
What is the class size for the MSW program?
Classes are small, with fewer than 20 students per class, allowing for personalized attention and meaningful interaction.
What type of accreditation does the MSW program have?
Roberts Wesleyan University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA).
What types of careers can I pursue with an MSW from Roberts?
Examples of careers include:
- School Social Worker
- Addictions Therapists
- Mental Health Therapist
- Medical Social Worker
- Child Welfare Worker
- Child and Family Therapist
- Medicaid Service Coordinator
- Palliative & Hospice Care Worker
- Veteran & Military Social Worker
- Foster Care and Adoptions Services Social Worker
- Crisis Counselor
- Gerontology Social Worker
Examples of employers include:
- Hospitals and Healthcare Systems
- Child and Family Agencies
- School Districts
- Mental Health Clinics
- Nursing Homes
- Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
- Veteran Affairs
- National Associations
Does Roberts offer support for field education and placements?
Yes, we provide hands-on field work opportunities with a variety of local, national, and global placement options.
Are there options for exploring spirituality within the program?
All students take Spirituality and Religion in Social Work Practice course.
In addition, students with a Christian faith commitment can explore their faith more deeply through the Integration of Social Work and Christian Theology course. Alternatively, students can take the Justice, Values, and Ethics course that is grounded in Judeo-Christian values.
Questions?
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Laurie Couch
Assistant Director of Admissions