The Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Students can pursue the regular track of 60 credits or the advanced standing* track. An online track is an option. The Master of Social Work program is jointly offered with Millersville University.
You will learn how to become an advanced generalist social work practitioner to work in the areas of :
- Aging/healthcare
- Child welfare
- Family services
- Addictions
- Mental health/clinical practices
- Homelessness
- Disabilities
- Plus more
Core classes, electives and internships will provide you with the necessary skills, values, and knowledge to practice social work in a variety of settings and roles. Through the use of competencies, you will be able to advocate and facilitate change within the boundaries of social justice and human rights.
Few occupations can match the wide-range of settings and opportunities available as a degree in Social Work does. Social workers can be found in hospitals and nursing homes, school settings, police departments and court rooms as well as a number of other work settings. They are educators, therapists and researchers. Taking on roles such as case managers, supervisors, and administrators to provide education and advocacy services to individuals, families and communities. Social workers utilize their skill set at all levels of government and have been elected political leaders and legislators.
Peace Corp Fellows Program
Shippensburg University’s Social Work and Gerontology Department is proud to partner with the Peace Corps to offer the Coverdell Fellows Program. The program is a graduate fellowship for returned Peace Corps Volunteers wishing to pursue a Master of Social Work. More Info
Accreditation and Student Resources
The Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs offered by the Ship’s Social Work and Gerontology Department are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
The mission of the Millersville University and Shippensburg University Collaborative MSW Program is to promote human and community well-being by providing an advanced generalist social work education that prepares students to be contemporary practitioners and advocates for individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations utilizing the person in environment perspective. We prepare students to be competent, globally responsive evidence-informed practitioners, committed to social, racial, economic, and environmental justice and human rights, which are rooted in the values of the social work profession.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to the application and transcript(s), Social Work applicants must have/provide:
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Course work for Social Work, MSW
The program is designed for students who have no previous social work education and for those who want to build upon their baccalaureate social work education. Students may enroll in the face-to-face or online program. Classes are designed for working professionals with workplace internship options.
Courses in the face-to-face program are offered evenings. Some electives are offered online asynchronously and/or with synchronous meetings. Students will take all courses on the campus where they are enrolled, while benefiting from the quality faculty and resources of both universities.
Courses in the online program are offered synchronously in the evenings or asynchronously. Courses are taught by faculty from both universities.
Planning Your MSW Journey
For your convenience in planning your MSW, below please find sample schedules for both Full and Part Time enrollment.
- Advanced Standing Full Time - Fall Start
- Advanced Standing Full Time - Summer Start
- Advanced Standing Part Time - Fall Start
- Advanced Standing Part Time - Summer Start
- Regular Standing Full Time - Fall Start
- Regular Standing Full Time - Summer Start
- Regular Standing Part Time - Fall Start
- Regular Standing Part Time - Summer Start