Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree Programs
A Social Work Degree With a Social Justice Focus
There are many reasons the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work is consistently ranked among the nation’s top social work graduate programs. It’s our community of scholars and solution-seekers whose work catalyzes social change. It’s our courses that respond to today’s real-world needs — needs such as housing and food security, environmental justice and sustainability, and culturally competent mental health care. It’s the legion of our alumni who are transforming lives and communities.
And it’s our social work master’s program, which prepares students for countless career paths. Our 2016 MSW graduates hold 122 different job titles! Whether you want to run a nonprofit, craft policy, work in a school or work as a clinician, the versatile MSW degree will give you the preparation you need for a field that continues to add jobs faster than most other careers. Already working in social work? Adding an MSW to your credentials will help you advance on your career path and earn more, too.
The world needs social workers to advocate for populations impacted by oppression. With a master of social work degree, YOU can be the changemaker.
Our MSW Program Options
Denver Campus MSW Program
The Denver Campus MSW Program offers two-year and advanced-standing options based in bustling Denver. You can chose from eight concentrations, several dual-degree programs, and certificates in Animal-Assisted Social Work, Latinx Social Work and School Social Work. With so many specialization options, you can chart your own career path.
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MSW@Denver Online MSW
You don’t have to live in Colorado to access our exceptional education. Our accredited, 100-percent online MSW degree offers a two-year and advanced-standing program with a concentration in Mental Health and Trauma for students throughout the U.S. Whether you hope to work in direct practice with clients or in other settings such as policy advocacy, your social work master’s degree will prepare you to make a positive difference to individuals, families and communities.
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Western Colorado MSW Program
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, our Western Colorado MSW Program in Glenwood Springs offers two-year and advanced-standing options with a concentration in Advanced Social Work Practice. The program will prepare you to work in rural social work practice, integrated health, ecological health and sustainability, community mental health, and child welfare practice.
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Four Corners MSW Program
Our Four Corners MSW Program is located in Durango, Colo., near the state’s intersection with New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. Offering two-year and advanced-standing options with a concentration in Advanced Social Work Practice, this regional program will prepare you to work in rural and tribal communities in mental health, integrated health, school, agency and other settings.
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Our MSW Program Approach
Living, Breathing and Teaching Social Justice
We look at social work through a social justice lens and prepare all of our students to work with diverse populations by instilling an understanding of the multidimensional aspects of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status in social work practice.
Creating an Inclusive Environment
As we state in our Resolve and Solidarity Statement for Diversity and Justice, we stand in solidarity with immigrants, religious groups, people of color, indigenous communities, people with disabilities, survivors of sexual violence, members of the LGBTQIA community, and all other communities whose civil rights have been threatened and/or violated.
Learning by Doing
Most schools assign students to field internships, but students in our Denver, western Colorado and Four Corners programs get to choose the internships that fit their interests. With more than 750 field education options available in Colorado and abroad, you’ll get the hands-on experience and mentoring that will prepare you for social work practice in a wide variety of settings.
Supporting Student Success
Graduate school is exciting, but it can be stressful, too. That’s why we provide Student and Career Services Support to help you nurture self-care, make a career plan, connect with peers and the community and have some fun along the way.
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