Overview

Choose one of two clinical specializations and gain practical skills in engaging, evaluating, and intervening on behalf of individuals, families, and groups.

Gain Skills and Knowledge to Lead Change as a Professional Social Worker

Effectively engage, evaluate, and intervene on behalf of individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations.
Combine progressive clinical computer simulations and instructional techniques with applied field experiences in real-world settings.
Address growing societal needs related to children and families or mental health and substance use.
Study models and practice skills covering the lifespan, including trauma-informed therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, family and group therapy, holistic therapy, and telehealth/digital practice.

Demonstrate mastery of the knowledge, skills, ethics, and values necessary for clinical social work practice.

Advance Your Career

Pennsylvania State University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program can help you gain social work competencies, knowledge, and skills and prepare you to enter a diverse employment market centered on helping individuals, families, communities, and organizations. Master’s-level social workers often enjoy increased career flexibility and opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Human Development in the Social Environment
Social Welfare Policy
Clinical Social Work Practice Across the Lifespan
Clinical Social Work Practice Across the Lifespan
Diverse Populations in Clinical Social Work Practice
Diagnosis and Assessment in Clinical Social Work Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

All applicants are expected to have earned a minimum average of a B (3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale) in all undergraduate work.
Official transcripts from each institution attended
Test Scores
English Proficiency
References (3)
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Goal Statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24896 USD / year

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24896 USD / year

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In-State

24896 USD / year

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Gain Skills and Knowledge to Lead Change as a Professional Social Worker

Advance Your Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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