A Mission-Driven Online MSW
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives, Carroll’s Master in Social Work (MSW) program provides you with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to address complex mental health needs.
We emphasize leadership in our MSW program to prepare you to take on significant and influential positions within the organizations and communities you serve. But we also recognize that leadership is not about titles or position, it’s about passionate and committed people taking action to support their communities.
Online Master’s in Social Work Highlights
The MSW program at Carroll College offers:
Accessibility
Our program can be completed from anywhere in the U.S., with graduates never having to visit our Montana campus.
Flexibility
Our social work program intentionally balances live, online learning with self-directed, asynchronous learning so you can balance classes with your other life commitments.
Experienced Faculty
Learn from our social work graduate program professionals who possess extensive experience in research and clinical social work practice.
Clear Career Pathways
Explore diverse fields as you pursue your MSW, including healthcare systems, non-profit organizations, and private counseling practices.
Four Advantages of Carroll’s MSW Program
Elevate Your Future Through Our Flexible MSW Curriculum
We know students like you lead busy lives, which is why our online masters in social work program intentionally balances live, digital engagement with faculty and other students with self-paced study that you complete on your own timeframe.
If you have an undergraduate degree in social work, you may be eligible for advanced standing, earning your MSW program in as little as 9 months of full-time study. If you do not hold an undergraduate degree in social work, you’ll earn your MSW in 21 months of full-time study.
Create Social Change Through Our MSW Program
Our clinical MSW program is deeply rooted in social work values that promote the dignity of people and social, economic, and environmental justice. Our program emphasizes service, competence, and integrity, essential ingredients for effective and ethical social work practice.
In Carroll’s social work graduate program, you’ll witness our commitment to serving all humanity — especially the poor and marginalized — and learn the necessary skills to enhance client well-being and mental health.
Accelerate Your Career
Carroll’s first cohort of MSW students graduated in Spring 2023. Within two months, all had obtained employment. Many of our MSW program graduates have also been approved to work toward their independent social work license (LCSW).
After receiving their masters in social work online degree, our graduates reported earning strong starting salaries in organizations with opportunities for advancement. Obtaining their LCSW license, most MSW graduates should expect increases in compensation and enhanced employment opportunities.
Rely on Our MSW Program Reputation
Our MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA), which assures you that our social work graduate program has a clearly defined curriculum that is consistent with contemporary social work practice. Accreditation also ensures that our masters in social work online coursework meets or exceeds standards of program quality and that we have the resources needed to provide you with an excellent learning experience.
