Advanced Standing Master of Social Work
Credit Hours
Pursue Licensure
Meet the requirements to sit for social work licensure exams
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 3 credit hours to Liberty
Hands-On Training
Complete at least 1,000 hours of field experience prior to graduation
Accreditation
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Credit Hours
Pursue Licensure
Meet the requirements to sit for social work licensure exams
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 3 credit hours to Liberty
Hands-On Training
Complete at least 1,000 hours of field experience prior to graduation
Accreditation
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Residential Advanced Standing Master of Social Work (MSW)
Equip yourself to serve others in difficult situations with an Advanced Standing Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Liberty University. Get advanced training in social policy, research, and practice, as you put your new skills into practice in real-world scenarios. Learn how to engage with individuals, families, and groups, and help them navigate complex scenarios they are facing.
This degree prepares you for supervisory and managerial roles, as well as program development or clinical mental health roles. Study with highly qualified faculty members who are grounded in their Christian faith and dedicated to your success. All program faculty hold graduate degrees in social work and have professional expertise in their area of study.
Gain Practical Experience Through Field Placement
You will complete 600 hours of field experience, either domestically or internationally under the supervision of a Social Work faculty member.
This degree is for students who already hold a Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and allows them to complete the program in one year instead of two.
The Advanced Standing M.S.W. program is also offered online.
Career Opportunities in Social Work
- Counseling
- Program Development
- Program Director
- Mental Health Therapist
- Clinical Social Worker
- Social Work Supervisor
- School Social Worker
- Medical Social Worker
- Agency Director
Academic Information for the Advanced Standing MSW
Credit Hours
31 hours
Programs of Study
Social Work Featured Courses
- Social Justice, Policy, and Advocacy (SOWK 625)
- Diversity & Cultural Humility (SOWK 650)
- Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice (SOWK 655)
- Advanced Generalist Field Experience & Seminar (SOWK 690)
Accreditation
Liberty University is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) indicates that the program has met the criteria for the assessment of program quality, compliance with the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, and expected competence of graduates, as established by CSWE and as evaluated through a peer-review process. This accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods.
Liberty University is regionally accredited by SACSCOC. For more information about social work accreditation, you may contact Accreditation.
Program Evaluation
CSWE Form AS 4 Updated 9.18.2023
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Advanced Standing Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) must have:
- An earned baccalaureate degree in Social Work from a program that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Official transcripts must be provided before admission. Mail official college transcripts (sealed, unopened copy). Graduate-level GPA’s cannot be considered in place of a BSSW degree.
- An undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale).
- Recommendations: Three (3) reference names and contact information including phone number. At least one (1) of these should be a field faculty member or program director from the BSW/BSSW program attended.
- Statement of Purpose: 400 minimum word statement of purpose addressing each of the following prompts.
- In 150 words, complete the following prompt: I desire to earn a Master of Social Work degree and attend Liberty University because…
- In 150 words, complete the following prompt: I show a posture of learning and respect when interacting with diverse individuals, families, and groups by…
- In 100 words, discuss the following prompt: Please share about a personal challenge in your life and discuss how you have worked through this challenge. (Please do not share a challenge with your job).
- Writing Sample – Minimum 5 pages
- Final Field Evaluation from BSW/BSSW program.
- Complete Questionnaire
- Department/Faculty Admission Decision Required Review
Mission
The mission of the Liberty University Social Work Master’s Program is to prepare healthy advanced generalist social workers to be servant leaders who follow the example of Christ and will influence the world by enhancing the lives of all individuals, families, and communities through research-informed knowledge, values, and skills consistent with the purpose of the profession.