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Social Work (MSW)

Flexible Options to Earn Your MSW Degree

Since 1969, Marywood’s nationally recognized School of Social Work has prepared over 4,000 social workers, making it a leader in social work education in Northeast Pennsylvania. Our Master of Social Work (MSW) program is designed for both students entering the field and current practitioners looking to advance their careers.

The Master of Social Work (MSW) at Marywood provides the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to succeed in a wide range of professional settings while making a meaningful impact in communities.

Convenient Full- and Part-Time In-Person, Hybrid, and Online Programs

Earning your Marywood MSW is flexible and fits your schedule. We offer online, full-time, part-time, and weekend options so you can continue working while earning your degree. 

Programs are available at:

  • Scranton (Marywood University) 

  • Lehigh Valley (DeSales University) 

With our online MSW programs, you can study from anywhere while gaining the skills, knowledge, and credentials to succeed in a variety of social work settings. Whether you are searching for masters in social work, MSW programs near me, or a career-advancing MSW, Marywood has you covered. 

Take the next step in your social work career. Apply now and start earning your Master of Social Work with Marywood.


Program Highlights

Online Option

MSW at Marywood University is accredited by the CSWE. Accreditation verifies Marywood’s online Master of Social Work program meets the high standards of social work education. As an accredited online MSW, this program prepares you with the knowledge, skills and field experience you need to meet your state’s specific education licensure requirements.

We also offer our MSW program in-person at two campus locations: Scranton Campus and DeSales Campus at Lehigh Valley.

Field Placements

Our MSW program pairs traditional classroom courses with hands-on field placements to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist diverse populations of people. Students are placed in a variety of social service agencies throughout Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. We will assist you in selecting an appropriate and convenient field placement. If you work at a social service agency, you may be able to complete your field work there.

The Social Work Program

We also offer dual degree programs for those interested in both advanced social work training and expertise in administration and management. You can earn two master's degrees in less time than it would take to complete them separately, by pairing a Master's degree in Social Work with one of the follow related degrees:

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I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Marywood University's Lehigh Valley satellite campus. I was in the Masters of Social Work program and would not have wanted to start my ca...

Michelle Handy '21

Top Career Paths

  • Clinical Social Worker

  • Medical Social Worker

  • Counselor/Therapist

  • Program Coordinators

  • Behavior Health Managers

Top Employers

  • Community Service Centers

  • Crisis Relief Organizations

  • Government Organizations

  • United Nations

  • Veterans Affairs

  • Healthcare

  • Education

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Marywood University hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.

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Accreditation

Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000

The Master of Social Work (MSW) is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) / ADDRESS / 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314-3457 | Phone: (703) 683-8080