The online Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma is a highly desirable degree that prepares graduates for careers as Advanced Integrative Practitioners. Graduates of the program improve the lives of children, families, adults, and communities while promoting social, economic, and environmental justice.
Our MSW degree program combines online learning with synchronous sessions to ensure students have a meaningful experience and connection to faculty and peers. The program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and graduates are prepared to begin the process of application for licensure in all 50 states.
The MSW Advanced Standing 36-hour program is designed for applicants who earned an undergraduate social work degree within the past seven years.
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Students learn about practice, theory, research, and policy in the classroom, but also have individualized field opportunities to work directly in social work practice and demonstrate their skills in professional settings.
The demand for social workers is growing at a rate of 16% per year – much higher than the 7% average growth across all industries. There are currently 682,100 social workers in the United States and an additional 109,700 jobs are expected to be created by 2026.
Learn in a flexible, online program designed for working adults. You’ll engage in discussions with professors and fellow students while you gain practical experience in the social work field. You will have opportunities in the program to directly learn under the supervision of an experienced social worker.
OU Online graduates find employment within six months after graduation*
OU Online graduates report earning an annual salary of $75,000 or more*
OU Online students say the skills they gained in their program made them more competitive in their career field*
*Source: OU Online Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023
Take the next step in your career with a degree from the University of Oklahoma. Applications are reviewed year-round for fall, spring, and summer sessions. Choose your program, choose your start, and apply today.
The Master of Social Work program focuses on providing a practical learning experience. Field Education is the signature pedagogy of social work. As a student in the program, you will have two opportunities to experience meaningful direct learning within an agency under the supervision of an experienced social worker.
The Field Education team works with students, sites, field instructors, and field liaisons to coordinate placement in hundreds of affiliated agencies to ensure every student has direct learning opportunities with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Student interests and needs are considered, and placements occur in a wide variety of settings, including agencies that focus on health, children and families, corrections, community organizing, public health, disability advocacy, and public policy.
Field placements ask students to adjust work schedules for daytime hours so they are involved in crucial learning opportunities. Workplace flexibility is expected for students with full-time employment.
The online MSW for Advanced Standing students begins in the Summer semester each year. This program is designed for students who have received an undergraduate degree in social work within the last five years. The program can be completed in four terms or approximately 15 months.
Core Courses:
Elective Courses (9 hours):
To apply to the online Master of Social Work program, applicants are asked to submit the following:
For the Advanced Standing program, a bachelor's in social work is required, and the degree must be from a CSWE-accredited program and achieved within the past seven years.
The admissions committee operates under a rolling admission process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before classes start. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks of submitting a completed application.
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If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page.
Graduate tuition waivers cannot be applied to OU Online programs. OU Online programs qualify for the OU Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver & Fee Exemption, and we encourage you to check your eligibility.
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If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please get in touch with the Online Aid office by emailing onlineaid@ou.edu or calling 405-325-2929.
Like every OU Online program, the Master of Social Work is built on the foundation of world-class University of Oklahoma faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
Earning a Master of Social Work from OU Online gives you the skills to succeed in a growing and evolving field. It also gives you access to career support and an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community. Stand out where the industry is moving while enjoying the potential for higher pay, career advancement, and new opportunities.
Tuition and fees for the program are $625 per credit hour. Total tuition for the Advanced Standing program is $20,625. Books and additional materials are not included.
Once accepted into the program, students must submit a $350 nonrefundable deposit within two weeks. Deposits are applied toward tuition expenses and secure a student’s place in the upcoming class. There is no application fee for this degree.
Our tuition calculator can help you estimate your tuition and financial aid for your program of interest.
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Every OU Online program is built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
When you graduate from an OU Online program, you’ll join the network of 250,000 OU alumni and be forever part of the OU family. Become part of the tradition of excellence that OU has established in its 130-year history.
