The Master of Social Work (MSW) at Marshall University Designed for working professionals who have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as counseling and psychology.

Social work is a profession grounded in the values of human rights and social justice, the worth and dignity of the person, and the importance of human relationships, integrity and competence.

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Program Highlights

Accreditation

Marshall’s MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The CSWE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the United States.

Social Justice Focus

The Marshall University Department of Social Work affirms its strong commitment to human rights and social justice. The MSW degree program represents Marshall’s unflinching commitment to the values of pluralism that have been crucial in weaving the strong fabric of our civil society.

Supportive Learning Environment

The program emphasizes personalized attention from faculty, fostering a supportive learning environment. Students progress through the program in cohorts, allowing them to build strong networks and collaborative relationships with their peers.

Featured Courses

SWK 501 - Foundations of General Practice I

This is the first in a sequence of two courses designed to develop the practice knowledge and skills necessary for MSW students to begin professional social work practice. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of generalist practice.

SWK 521 - Foundations of Social Policy

The initial focus of this course is to provide students with an historical background of social welfare and social work. Students will learn how to analyze social policies focused on the social welfare institution.

SWK 541 - Foundations of Research

Introduction to scientific, analytic, approach to building knowledge and skills, including role of concepts and theory, hypothesis, formulation, operationalization, research design, data collection, data processing, statistical analysis, introductory computer skills, and report writing.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates from the Marshall University Department of Social Work have an excellent track record in finding employment in the Social Work field. Marshall’s Social Work MSW alumni work in hospitals, mental health centers, shelters for battered women and numerous other human service agencies. There is a growing need for social workers in the Tri-State area and nationwide.

Child welfare
Medical settings
Mental health
Prisons & other criminal justice facilities
Schools

Program Information

Program Contact Information

Peggy Proudfoot Harman

304-696-3146

peggy.harman@marshall.edu

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Application Deadlines

The Graduate Application for Admission, all required documents and credentials, and any required application fee must be submitted no later than the deadline for the desired academic term.

Fall Term

August 1

Spring Term

December 1

Summer Term

May 1

Please note: Not all programs admit for all terms, and some have earlier, program-specific deadlines. See the Graduate Admissions page for full details and instructions.

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