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Boise State Online
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK ONLINE
Make an impact where it matters most. Become an empowered, compassionate and professional advocate for your community with Boise State’s Master of Social Work Online.
This program is:
- Accessible: Take fully online courses and complete in-person field work in your local area.
- Impactful: Challenge inequalities and use your position to pursue social change.
- Ethical: Train to provide the best care with respect for individual dignity and privacy.
100% Online Courses
Full- and part-time class schedules
$495 per credit
Boise State Accreditation
Boise State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Among The Top In The Nation
Boise State has been named a 2024 Top School for Healthcare Education Online by EduMed.org.
Built on a History of Excellence
Boise State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) Online is recognized for its affordability, high-quality curriculum and graduation and retention rates. Graduates of the MSW Online program have an 89.8% pass rate on the LMSW exam. Grounded in community-centric learning, this program equips students with an ethical, justice-inspired skillset to make a difference in their communities.
Graduates are prepared to take licensing exams and begin practicing as professional social workers or transition into diverse career opportunities spanning from personal counseling to non-profit leadership.
This program accommodates a wide range of academic backgrounds and professional experiences, offering two paths to earning a master’s degree.
Regular Program MSW
The regular program MSW is for students with bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines seeking to transition into social work. It provides comprehensive foundational coursework combined with in-person field work that is essential for mastering the principles and practices of social work.
Advanced Standing MSW
The advanced standing MSW is designed for graduates of accredited undergraduate social work programs and focuses exclusively on advanced-level coursework combined with in-person field work. With shorter completion times, the advanced standing MSW offers a streamlined path to earning your degree.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
January
15
Classes start in May
August
15
Classes start in January
April
15
Classes start in August
Student Success Stories
The Master of Social Work comes with a strong team of academic coaches, advisors and faculty to guide you on your educational journey and help you succeed while in school and after graduation. Hear what graduates have to say about the program.
“I had the support of faculty in finding and securing field placement. That is one of the things I looked at when I was researching different universities — some places don’t help with that.”
- Kim Mizia
“Trust in the program. Trust in the professors they hire. They want to see the next generation of social workers make that impact on the world.”
- Magdalena Butler
“I can apply every class that I take to the things I want to do. It’s a broad education that I find specifics in. I am grateful for that.”
- Lisa Hayden-Gray
About Licensure
If you are considering an academic program that leads to a professional license or certification in your state, we highly recommend seeking guidance from the appropriate licensing agency in your home state before beginning the academic program located outside your state or upon changing states. Some online programs may not be available in some states or may not be designed to prepare a student for professional licensure.
Contact Us
Didn't find what you were looking for? Contact our enrollment and student success team for support by emailing us at MSWOnline@boisestate.edu, calling (208) 426-5921 or texting (208) 512-0202.
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1910 University Dr. Boise, ID 83725
208-426-5921 | Privacy Policy
CSWE Accreditation
Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Board of Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.
Boise State’s MSW program has been continually accredited by CSWE since 1992.
