{"id":3021,"date":"2023-03-13T15:55:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T20:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/?page_id=3021"},"modified":"2026-01-22T10:52:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:52:38","slug":"master-of-social-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/sample-page\/master-of-social-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Social Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

Program Overview<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

The Missouri Western State University Master of Social Work program is more than just a graduate degree. In this program you will learn through a trauma-informed, applied-learning framework that ensures all individuals, families and communities can achieve justice and improved well-being. The program is committed to the guiding principles of competency and addressing health disparities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Within this program, you will be introduced to Social Work\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>grand challenges<\/span><\/a>\u00a0where you will be taught to practice with a strength-based integrity, competence and client-centered care within a framework of trauma responsiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n

This program is held in person on Missouri Western\u2019s campus. Classes will meet once per week with an online component. You can apply for the advanced standing plan of study If you already have your Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited university with a 2.75 or above GPA, or the traditional plan of study if you have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a 2.75 or above GPA.<\/span><\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for a list of course requirements for the Master of Social Work program.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Admissions<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Using a strengths-based focus, the Social Work Admissions Committee (composed of all full-time program faculty members) reviews the following student information for evaluating admissions into the social work program:<\/span><\/p>\n