We strive to offer MSW degree programs that are flexible, accessible, and affordable. Browse the programs listed below to choose the format that best suits your lifestyle and goals. Advanced standing MSW options are available to eligible students in the Traditional, 100% Online, and Intensive Weekend programs
The traditional, on-campus program is the largest MSW program at the School. Offered on all three campuses (New Brunswick, Camden, and Newark), students choose from a schedule of daytime and evening classes and an incredible array of practicum learning placements available throughout New Jersey and neighboring states. This program is also available as an advanced standing option.
The most affordable online option for New Jersey residents, the MSW blended online program offers significant flexibility, as well as the benefits of a live classroom experience to acquire advanced practice skills and competencies.
The 100% online MSW program in clinical social work offers close interactions between students and faculty and is designed for self-directed students who seek the flexibility and convenience of online learning. This program is also available as an advanced standing option.
The Intensive Weekend (IW) program is the only MSW program at Rutgers and in the State of New Jersey specifically designed for employed students with an experiential background in the human services and related fields. This program is also available as an advanced standing option.
In an effort to offer as many opportunities as possible, Rutgers School of Social Work offers graduate dual degrees. Please note that students must apply to the MSW on-campus program to take part in the options below.
Professional Credit Courses (PCC) are non-degree, graduate-level courses offered through Rutgers School of Social Work.
We offer an Advanced Standing MSW option through our Traditional, 100% Online, and Intensive Weekend Programs and is designed for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree in social work from an undergraduate social work program accredited, in the U.S. or Canada, by the Council on Social Work Education. The Advanced Standing MSW is a 39 credit program and can be completed in one to two years as a full-time or part-time student.