Advanced Standing Master of Social Work (MSW) – Individual and Family Clinical Cognate
Promote the Well-Being of Individuals, Families, and Communities with an Advanced Standing MSW – Individual and Family Clinical
Do you want to become a licensed social worker? With Liberty University’s online Advanced Standing Master of Social Work (MSW) – Individual and Family Clinical cognate, you can learn how to help vulnerable individuals and groups work through challenges. As you complete engaging, rigorous coursework and receive guidance from our seasoned faculty, you can become equipped to address issues in mental health, substance abuse, diagnosis, and therapeutic practice.
This program is designed for students who already hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Advanced standing gives you the chance to fast-track your education by building on the knowledge you gained in your bachelor’s in social work. By earning your Advanced Standing MSW, you’ll only need to complete 31 credit hours instead of the 60 needed for the traditional MSW – saving you time and money!
Whether you’re working with children, adults, families, or other groups in need of assistance, our Advanced Standing MSW – Individual and Family Clinical can help prepare you for a rewarding career. Partner with us and champion positive change in the areas of trauma recovery, nonprofit work, human trafficking intervention, mental health services, refugee resettlement, and more.
Liberty University offers detailed information about the educational requirements for licensure programs. To see if this program aligns with your state, you can research requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Advanced Standing MSW Online – Individual and Family Clinical?
- Applied research and ethics
- Diversity and cultural humility
- Mental health diagnoses and addictive behavior
- Social justice, policy, and advocacy
- Therapeutic practice for children and families
- Tools for working with individuals, families, and groups who struggle with mental health and substance abuse issues
To round out your social work education, you’ll complete at least 600 field experience hours under the supervision of a master’s-level social worker. This can help you gain hands-on skills that are applicable to schools, hospitals, adoption agencies, nursing homes, group homes, mental health clinics, and more. Additionally, your field experience can provide a valuable addition to your résumé and help equip you to earn your social work license – so you can get the credentials you need to succeed.
Potential Careers for MSW – Individual and Family Clinical Graduates
- Adoption consultant
- Agency director
- Child and family social worker
- Clinical social worker
- Elementary and secondary school social worker
- Nonprofit organization director
- Social work supervisor
Benefits of Pursuing Your Online Advanced Standing 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:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Gain at least 600 hours of field experience prior to graduation.
- Meet the requirements to sit for social work licensure exams.
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)
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 3 credit hours
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
CSWE
