Take your social work journey to the next level with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Ohio State’s College of Social Work. Your Ohio State MSW will prepare you to be the change you want to see in your community.
Whether you enroll full- or part-time, in the on-campus or online program, you’ll learn from faculty who are at the top of their fields and care deeply about mentoring the next generation of social workers. You’ll also learn valuable, real-world lessons from community lecturers who also practice in the field. As a MSW student, you’ll benefit from:
- Personalized practicum placement, including for students enrolled nationally and worldwide through our online MSW
- Opportunities to gain valuable research experience with one of the five college research centers or our university research center
- Our Career Center that supports your success as you prepare to launch as a professional social worker
- Opportunities to learn about and practice advocacy — at the Ohio Statehouse, in Washington DC and even as part of the college’s Student Advisory Council
- Higher-than-national licensure passage rates, as 83.7% of Ohio State MSW graduates pass the test their first time
- A program at the forefront of the digital education revolution, from our online MSW to incorporation of AI into the curriculum
- An affordable MSW experience, as we remove barriers such as application fees and licensure exams, and offer in-state tuition for all online students
- And, knowing that some of the best future social workers have experienced challenges of their own, we offer success partners to help solve problems for students who work or have families, as well as alternate paths to the MSW for non-traditional students
Learn how Ohio State’s MSW can prepare you to make your impact.
Traditional MSW Program
Our Traditional MSW program is offered in Autumn, Spring and Summer semesters and is available on the Columbus campus and online. It is designed for students who have earned an undergraduate degree in something other than social work or who received a Bachelor of Social Work (BSSW) more than five years ago.
Advanced Standing Alternative Program (ASAP)
Offered in Autumn, Spring and Summer semesters and available on the Columbus campus and online, the Advanced Standing is designed for students who have earned their Bachelor of Social Work and meet other program criteria. Completed the program full time or part time.
Dual Degree Program
Pursue a second master’s degree through one of the college’s dual degree programs – public administration, public health, city and regional planning, or accelerated Ph.D.
MSW + PhD Program
Enroll in an accelerated program to develop an integrated perspective in which practice and research inform each other, build connections with internationally recognized faculty and engage in research.
