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Not just another online MSW program. At Carroll College, our clinically-focused curriculum is built around community, connection, and competence. We prepare you to serve individuals, families, and groups — not just with confidence, but with purpose and heart. Still accepting applications for Fall 2025. Deadline: July 15.

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About the Program

Carroll College’s online Master of Social Work (MSW) program is designed to equip you with the clinical skills and compassionate mindset to make a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities. With a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being, our curriculum directly addresses the national shortage of qualified providers—preparing you for independent clinical licensure and real-world practice from day one.

As a Carroll MSW student, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to meet the complex mental health and social needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations. Our clinically focused curriculum is anchored in four essential pillars:

Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Focused Practice
Evidence-Based Practice
Integrated / Interdisciplinary Practice
Professional Leadership

Benefits of Carroll’s Master of Social Work Degree

Accessible & Flexible

Carroll’s online MSW courses are designed for connection, flexibility, and academic excellence. By blending live (synchronous) sessions with self-paced (asynchronous) learning, you’ll engage meaningfully with faculty and peers—without sacrificing your schedule. Whether you choose a full-time or part-time pathway, you can earn your degree at a pace that fits your life and your goals.

Experiential Learning and Networking

Wherever you live, you’ll have access to meaningful, high-quality internship experiences through Carroll’s strong partnerships with nonprofits and healthcare providers across the country. In addition, we offer five weekend intensives each academic year—attend virtually or join us in person. These immersive sessions are designed to deepen your clinical skills, foster active learning, and strengthen your connection to a vibrant MSW community.

Affordable Social Work Degree

Invest in your future—and let us help make it more affordable. Many Carroll MSW graduates qualify for federal and state loan repayment programs, especially those working in high-need or underserved areas. If you’re employed in social services, health care, or behavioral health, you may also be eligible for employer-sponsored tuition assistance. Scholarships may be available as well. Explore our tuition and financial aid options to find the path that works for you.

Career-Focused

Employers consistently tell us that Carroll MSW graduates stand out—bringing not only strong clinical knowledge and core social work values, but also the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed in today’s complex care environments. With a curriculum rooted in integrated, interdisciplinary practice, our graduates are prepared to lead and collaborate across teams, systems, and settings.

Curious where a Carroll MSW can take you?

Exceptional Faculty

In Carroll’s online MSW program, you’ll learn from passionate and experienced faculty who are deeply committed to your success—wherever you are. With nearly a century of combined experience in clinical practice and social work education, our instructors bring real-world insight to every virtual classroom. Even in an online setting, you’ll build strong, meaningful connections with faculty who support your goals and are dedicated to helping you grow as a confident, competent professional.

Michael Elliott, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, is a 2015 Carroll graduate currently enrolled in our Master of Social Work program. His hope after earning his MSW is to work at PureView Health Center here in Helena in their integrated behavioral health team where he currently interns. In this piece by ABC News Nightline, Michael was a 21-year-old Marine stationed in Iraq at the time he was originally interviewed. In Nightline's follow-up, he reflects on what his experience has been like over the past 20 years since returning home.

Hands-On Learning

Your MSW journey at Carroll College goes far beyond the virtual classroom. Through a supervised practicum at a community-based organization near you, you'll apply what you learn in real time—bridging theory and practice with purpose. Our team works closely with you to secure a high-quality, individualized placement that aligns with your goals and local context. No matter where you live, you’ll gain the hands-on clinical experience needed to graduate with confidence and competence.

Social Work Curriculum Built on Excellence

Built on over a century of academic excellence, Carroll College’s Master of Social Work program carries forward a proud tradition of values-driven education and meaningful impact. Consistently recognized for our commitment to ethical leadership and our alumni’s real-world accomplishments, we’re shaping the future of social work, health, and mental health care. Our MSW program continues this legacy—creating transformational learning experiences that empower students to lead with purpose and compassion.

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