Overview

The primary purpose of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Ohio University is to graduate clinical social workers who have the knowledge and skills for advanced practice in rural environments to improve the well-being of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Program Learning Objectives

This Master of Social Work program offered by Ohio University is a competency-based program with 45 practice behaviors at the foundation level and 43 practice behaviors at the advanced level. The 10 social work competencies promulgated by the Council on Social Work Education (2015) are as follows:

Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly
Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice
Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments
Engage diversity and difference in practice
Advance human rights and social and economic justice
Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment
Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well being and to deliver effective social work services
Respond to contexts that shape practice

Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities

The MSW program has five options:

One-Year Advanced Standing (open only to recent graduates of CSWE-accredited undergraduate social work programs)

Two-Year Full Time

Three-Year Part Time

Four-Year Part Time

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The three-year part-time on-campus option allows applicants to choose to take the first half of the MSW program over two part-time years rather than a single, full-time year. This option involves enrolling in field during years two and three. In the four-year part-time on-campus option, applicants may spread the program out into four years of study, with years two and three requiring enrollment in the field. The MSW degree must be completed within four years of enrollment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rural Orientation
Social Welfare Policy and Services
HBSE
Social Work Practice I: Foundations of Practice
Field Work
Direct Practice with Adults, Families, and Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A degree-seeking application must include:

Appropriate application fee
Academic transcripts
Resume or CV
Evidence of English Proficiency (non-native speakers of English only)

In addition, an application must include any program-specific materials which may include (but is not limited to):

Letters of recommendation
Test scores
Writing sample
Personal statement, statement of professional goals, or biographical statement
Portfolio or audition recording

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25042 USD / year

≈ 25042 USD / year
Out-of-State

25042 USD / year

≈ 25042 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13342 USD / year

≈ 13342 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Program Learning Objectives

The MSW program has five options:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Athens

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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