Overview

Providing an integrative, hands-on learning experience is an integral part of the Social Work Online degree programme from Pacific Oaks College. Practicum placements and hands-on training provide students multiple opportunities to develop and apply professional skills that they will need to position themselves for successful careers.

By working in real-world settings in their own communities while receiving the experienced guidance of staff mentors, students develop essential skills in applying social work knowledge while incorporating the rigorous social justice values of Pacific Oaks College.

Graduates of the online social work master’s degree programme consistently look back on their field experience as the most important aspect of MSW education. Our online social work master’s degree programme produces meaningful relationships between supervisors and students, which is essential for optimizing our student’s growth and education.

Career

Students can go into these careers:

Social and Community Service Managers

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Social and Human Service Assistants

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work Practice – Individuals

Social Work Practice – Families and Groups

Social Work Practice – Organizations and Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Students are accepted year-round.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Pacific Oaks College

Completed Application for Admission

Application fee

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Resume

Personal statement

Official transcripts from all institutions attended

Two letters of recommendation; one reference must be from a professional source (e.g., supervisor, programme or agency director)

Interview

Essay for specialization

Proof of completion of an undergraduate statistics course. Note: Completion of a statistics course is required with a grade of C or better. A grade of C minus (C-) does not meet this requirement.

Verify minimum of 500 hours of any paid or unpaid (volunteering or internship) work with a diverse, vulnerable population.

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

37380 USD / year

≈ 37380 USD / year
Out-of-State

37380 USD / year

≈ 37380 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

37380 USD / year

≈ 37380 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work Online.

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Overview

Career

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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