Program Details
Master of Social Work
In Bethel’s MSW program, you’ll learn to advocate for justice in marginalized communities through compassionate, evidence-based social work practice. You’ll learn in classes focused on evidence-based models for clinical interventions, preparing you for clinical practice in response to crisis, trauma, and marginalization. The MSW program integrates core values with scholarship, service, justice, and leadership to prepare you to address social issues and affect positive change in your community and beyond.
Whether your calling leans toward clinical practice or community-based engagement, you’ll gain the necessary skills for successful social work licensure and practice in a fully online MSW program.
Master of Social Work: Advanced Standing
The Advanced Standing MSW concentration is available to students possessing a Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from an institution accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE). This track emphasizes a strong commitment to service, integrity, and scientific inquiry, all within the framework of justice-informed practices. Successful completion of the program prepares individuals for licensure, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the field with a focus on justice and ethical standards.
| Delivery | Online |
| Location | Online |
| Credits | 36 |
| Tuition per Credit | $780 |
| Estimated Total Tuition Learn more about the cost of attendance. |
$27,300* |
Master of Social Work: Full Program
The full MSW program is available to students holding a bachelor's degree in a field other than social work (BSW). Emphasizing a strong commitment to service, social justice, integrity, and scientific inquiry, this track prepares individuals of all academic backgrounds for advanced professional social work practice and licensure.
| Delivery | Online |
| Location | Online |
| Credits | 20 |
| Tuition per Credit | $780 |
| Estimated Total Tuition Learn more about the cost of attendance. |
$43,680* |
* These program details and costs are estimated and subject to change. View our program details disclaimer for more information.
Accreditation Details
Bethel University's Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA). Annual assessment data can be found below:
Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the BOA indicates that it meets or exceeds standards of program quality evaluated through a peer review accreditation process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the BOA has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Accreditation applies to all program options, which include locations and delivery methods.
Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program. Review our program’s accredited status in CSWE’s Directory of Accredited Programs. For more information about social work accreditation, contact CSWE’s Department of Social Work Accreditation.
