Rutgers University – New Brunswick School of Social Work

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Rutgers University boasts its status as one of the nine original universities in the United States. Today, the university serves more than 50,000 learners and employs over 10,000 professionals across its 17 individual schools. Rutgers prioritizes groundbreaking research, offering more than 175 research centers that span many disciplines, such as medicine, science, and social sciences. Rutgers University’s School of Social Work educates more over 1,600 students annually.

Rutgers University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Rutgers University School of Social Work programs are Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited.

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Social Work Program Overview

The Rutgers University-New Brunswick School of Social Work boasts a reputation for excellent instruction, groundbreaking research, and public service. Students join one of the largest social work programs in the country and can network with more than 15,000 Rutgers alumni. Over 1,000 agencies and nonprofits throughout the world participate in Rutgers’s social work program, helping learners find placements for field experiences and jobs alike. Some degree candidates may choose to travel abroad for internships. Students contribute more than $15 million worth of work to nonprofit agencies every year through their practicums and volunteer hours.

Online Social Work Programs

Rutgers offers a master’s degree in social work online or through a hybrid format. The fully online option allows learners to complete all coursework asynchronously. Like all graduate-level social work students, these learners must complete field experiences. Students can leverage Rutgers’s wide network of partner agencies to find practicum opportunities at a convenient location.

Online learners may also earn certificates in programs like violence against women and children, aging and health, and promoting child and adolescent well-being. All master of social work (MSW) candidates must meet the same admissions requirements, regardless of the delivery method. Candidates with bachelor’s degrees in social work from accredited universities earn advanced standing.

On-Campus Social Work Programs

The Rutgers University school of social work offers bachelor’s, master’s, Ph.D., and doctor of social work (DSW) degrees at the New Brunswick campus. The Ph.D. program focuses on research, while the DSW concentrates on clinical social work. The school also provides continuing education and professional credit courses that help licensed social workers keep their credentials. Admissions requirements and the curriculum for the in-person master’s degree are the same as those established for the online and hybrid options.

Rutgers University Online Social Work Degree Programs

Online Master’s in Social Work

Program Overview

  • Department: School of Social Work
  • Program Name: Master of Social Work
  • Concentrations: Clinical social work; management and policy

Delivery

  • Format: Online and hybrid options
  • Instruction Style: Synchronous and asynchronous

Program Requirements

  • Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree
  • Credit Requirements: 40-60 credits
  • Field Education Requirements: 450-674 clock hours

Program Length

  • Program Options: Full- or part-time
  • Program Length: 2-3 years
  • Program Start Dates: Spring, summer, and fall

Admission Requirements

  • Application Deadline: March 20, November 15, and June 1
  • GPA: 3.0 minimum
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