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Master of Social Work (MSW) – Individual and Family Clinical

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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) – Individual and Family Clinical cognate can help equip you with the skills and knowledge for your career as a social worker. This degree program features courses that can 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, highly respected accreditation, online courses, networking opportunities, a Christ-centered environment, and the opportunity to finish your degree quickly. Partner with us and become an advocate for families in your community.

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 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

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:

  • 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 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.
    • 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

    Class Type

    Online, 8-week courses

    Transfer Credits

    Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

    Next Start Date

    Jun 23, 2025

    Accreditation

    CSWE