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Apply NowX Overview Curriculum Careers Faculty Resources Blog Apply Now X Take Your Next Step Receive information about the benefits of our programs, the courses you’ll take, and what you need to apply. 1 2 1. Which program are you interested in applying to? Which program are you interested in applying to? Master of Social Work- Advanced Standing Program (for those with a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program) Master of Social Work - Traditional Program (for those with a non-BSW degree) Continue We value your privacy. 1 2 2. Complete the form to download your brochure. Complete the form to download your brochure. Full Name Email Country Phone ZIP Code International Phone Postal Code We value your privacy. Online Master of Social Work Welcome to the online Master of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno. Summer Classes Start: Monday, May 20, 2024 Our mission is to create effective, ethical social work leaders and practitioners. We are a constitutionally established land-grant university emphasizing education that best serves the needs of the state, region and nation. Our online Master of Social Work can help you gain the knowledge to address complex problems in diverse environments, including underserved rural communities. Recognized as a national Tier 1 University ( U.S. News & World Report ). No residency required. On average, students pay less in tuition than at comparative online MSW programs Program designed to prepare students for licensure No GRE required LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MSW Why choose the University of Nevada, Reno for Your Online MSW? Our online Master’s in Social Work is one of only a handful of degrees solely structured around advanced generalist practice (AGP), which prepares social workers to be more versatile for the diverse array of challenges and opportunities they may face in their careers. Social work is not an exclusive discipline. It’s not our aim to prepare rigid specialists. Social workers collaborate with many professions, including psychology, public health, education, business and medicine. Social work is changing, and our mission is to prepare agents of change. Ranked among the top 150 national universities in research and development Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Ranked 6th Best Online MSW program by SocialWorkGuide.org Download Brochure We’re a top public research university. At the University of Nevada, Reno, we care about the science side of social work. Our online Master of Social Work program relies on scientifically supported research and knowledge to prepare you for work across multiple disciplines. We also teach you how to drive change through innovative problem-solving. When you become a social worker, you must be prepared for anything. So our program is structured that way, too. About advanced generalist practice Advanced generalist practice (AGP) is the perfect fit for Nevada’s unique urban and rural settings, particularly in areas with limited resources for social programs. The emphasis prepares Master’s in Social Work graduates for working in a variety of situations. Generalists have the advantage of being able to work autonomously with individuals, groups, couples and families, as well as serve as members of integrated multidisciplinary care teams. Two Paths for Earning Your Master’s in Social Work. Our program is open to applicants with bachelor’s degrees from a variety of fields. It is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and intended to prepare students for social work licensure and any level of practice, including clinical social work. We have designed the program to serve different learning needs, as follows: Advanced Standing Program This is a 30-credit-hour program for students with a BSW degree. You can graduate in as few as 15 months (four consecutive semesters, including summers). Traditional Program This is a 60-credit-hour program for students with non-BSW degrees. You can graduate in as few as 8 consecutive semesters including summers (two years and 8 months). Online MSW Admission Requirements To be eligible for admission into the online Master of Social Work, you must meet the following requirements: Advanced Standing (BSW students) Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited institution Graduation from a CSWE-accredited program A course in statistics AND research methods is required Graduate school application fee of $60 MSW application form with essays Two letters of recommendation A third recommendation from field instructor Resume A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 (C” in each social work course) Documentation of outstanding performance in a BSW field experience Traditional (Non-BSW Students) Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited institution (non-social work bachelor’s degree needs substantial preparation in the liberal arts, including the social sciences, humanities, research and human biology) A course in statistics AND research methods is required Graduate school application fee of $60 MSW application form with essays Two letters of recommendation Resume A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 MORE ABOUT MSW ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Online Masters in Social Work Download Brochure Apply Now Privacy PolicyProgram Details Academic Calendar Accreditation Rankings Blog Accessibility Do Not Sell My Personal Information X ONLINE MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Accreditation The social work education programs provided by the University of Nevada, Reno School of Social Work are accredited at the baccalaureate and master’s levels by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This indicates to the public and to potential employers that graduates meet the high professional standards established by CSWE in its Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Please refer to www.cswe.org for a complete list of Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. The university’s MSW program has been accredited by CSWE since 1991. X Recognized as a National Tier 1 University by U.S. News & World Report Ranks among the top 150 national universities in research and development R1 Carnegie Classification research institution...