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Beginning in Fall 2024, this degree will be renamed Master of Social Work – Individual and Family Clinical.

Master of Social Work (MSW): Advanced Generalist – Individual and Family Clinical Cognate

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Serve Individuals and Children with Liberty University’s Online Master of Social Work – Individual and Family Clinical Cognate

Liberty University’s online Master of Social Work (MSW) – Advanced Generalist: Individual and Family Clinical cognate can help equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a social worker. This degree program features courses that will challenge you to think critically as you expand your knowledge of issues faced by social workers. In addition, this program requires a minimum of 1,000 hours of field experience as well as practicums – so you can use your newly acquired knowledge to start making a difference in your community before you graduate.

As you look at different schools for your Master of Social Work degree, you likely have certain criteria. If you are willing to invest in a university, you expect that university to invest in you as well. At Liberty, we offer competitive tuition rates, highly respected accreditation, online courses, networking opportunities, a Christ-centered environment, and the opportunity to finish your degree in just 2 years. There has never been a better time to earn your Master of Social Work. Partner with us and become an advocate for families in your community.

Licensure requirements may vary by state. Please research your state’s licensure or reciprocity requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Master of Social Work – Individual and Family Clinical Cognate?

  • Ethics in social work
  • Psychopathology and addiction as they relate to social work
  • Social policy and its connection to social work

Our MSW degree is designed to help you make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and children. This MSW program includes advanced courses that can help prepare you to provide social work services in military, international, mental health, and nonprofit organizations. Whether you’d like to work in schools, hospitals, adoption agencies, nursing homes, group homes, or mental health clinics, Liberty’s online MSW – Individual and Family Clinical cognate can help prepare you for career success.

Potential Careers for MSW – Individual and Family Clinical Graduates

  • Child and family social worker
  • Medical social worker
  • Mental health therapist
  • School social worker
  • Social work supervisor

Please note: Some roles may require licensure in social work, and each state has specific requirements for licensure.

Benefits of Pursuing Your MSW – Individual and Family Clinical Cognate with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online MSW from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years — and counting.
    • You can complete this individual and clinical MSW program in as little as 2 years!
    • Add at least 1,000 hours of field experience to your résumé prior to graduation.
    • Satisfy requirements needed to sit for social work licensure exams.

    Please note: Each state has unique requirements for becoming a licensed social worker. Be sure to research the requirements in your state.

    Military Benefits

    Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

    • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
    • Reserve/National Guard
    • Veterans/retirees
    • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
    • Current Department of Defense employees

    We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

    • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
    • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
    • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
    60

    Credit Hours

    SACSCOC

    Class Type

    100% online, 8-week courses

    Transfer Credits

    Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

    Next Start Date

    May 13, 2024

    Accreditation

    Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC