Master of Social Work

Why an MSW from Edinboro?

Our MSW program will prepare you to help others and work in a wide range of practice settings:

Affordable and Convenient. We offer both:
A hybrid, campus-based program option so you can attend classes on campus one day per week.
A completely online and on your own time program with no campus visits required.
Our tuition rates are lower than many universities also offering high-quality degrees.

Advanced Standing Program–Complete Your Degree in Just 15 Months!
Students with advanced standing (GPA ≥ 3.0) who have earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work within the last five years from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) can complete their MSW in just 15 months.

You Don’t Need a BSW to Enroll.
Students with a bachelor’s degree in another field can still earn their MSW at Edinboro in only two years.

Nationally Accredited, Globally Available.
The format of Edinboro’s CSWE accredited program makes it available to students from all 50 states, as well as international students and those in military settings.

Edinboro University is an approved SARA institution. Through SARA membership and state authorization, Edinboro may admit online graduate students from all 50 states. Visit www.edinboro.edu for more information.

You could be eligible for a tuition waiver of up to $5,000 as a full-time MSW student. Learn more.

With an MSW degree from Edinboro, you will be prepared for a career where you can truly make a difference.

The need for social workers has never been higher. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of social work is projected to grow by 16% during the next 10 years–faster than most other occupations.

During the past five years, Edinboro MSW students have completed internships in 39 states, plus Canada, South Korea and St. Lucia as part of their degree program.