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ONLINE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

Communities across the nation face challenges in mental health, social justice, and family services, creating a need for skilled social workers. Are you ready to make a difference? Get ready to advance your knowledge in key areas such as human behavior, research and advocacy with ACU’s online Master of Science in Social Work. This program equips you with the skills to understand, lead and provide compassionate care in diverse settings. Take the next step in your career today.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

ACU’s online Master of Science in Social Work prepares you for advanced practice in clinical and community settings. Through coursework focused on social justice, policy advocacy and nonprofit management, you develop the skills needed to support a wide range of individuals and groups. This programs offers two pathways; Advanced standing for students who have obtained their bachelor's degree in social work, and a Standard pathway for those who obtained their bachelor's degree in another discipline but still hold the passion to serve others and their communities.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

COMMON JOB TITLES

• Foundations of Ethical and Professional Behavior 
  
• Theories and Frameworks in Generalist Social Work Practice
  
• Social & Racial Justice in Anti-Oppression Practice 
  
• Social Policy Practice & Advocacy
• Practice-Informed Research in Social Work  
  

• Clinical Social Worker
• Social and Human Services Professional
• Addiction Counselor
• Children’s Services Specialist
• Community Support Specialist
  

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Abilene Christian University is among the most affordable Christian universities in the country. Our nationally recognized online degree programs are designed for busy working adults just like you. Balance work and life while you pursue a degree for a career that matters. As a student of ACU Online, a top-ranked Texas university, you are part of a vibrant, virtual, Christ-centered community.

SPECIAL OFFERS

We support our military students through specialized tuition assistance programs for ACU's online degrees. Our active-duty and veteran military tuition discounts include:

• Active-Duty Undergraduate Students $250 per Semester Hour
• Active-Duty Graduate Student $495 per Semester Hour
• Veterans 10% Tuition Discount
• Military Spouses 10% Tuition Discount

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ADVANCED STANDING DEGREE PLAN

• Students must have a bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited institution.
• Applicants who completed the BSW more than five years ago are eligible for Advanced Standing only if they are employed in the field of social services or hold a current social work licensure.
• Submit three letters of recommendation, two of which must represent people who can speak to the student’s abilities as an emerging social worker. Of the two academic references, at least one must be a program director, practicum director, or practicum instructor/supervisor.
• Submit a final BSW/BSSW practicum evaluation (mid-term evaluation can be reviewed for conditional admission).

STANDARD PROGRAM DEGREE PLAN

• To be accepted into the MSSW Program under the Standard degree plan, students must have a bachelor’s degree in any field. Students are expected to demonstrate a broad liberal arts background, including two courses from each of the following areas: science/math, social/behavioral sciences, humanities/fine arts, and communication/language.
• Submit three letters of recommendation, two of which must represent people who can speak to the student’s academic and/or professional behavior abilities, including but not limited to a faculty member, program director, internship supervisor, etc.
• Submit a writing sample in the form of a formal graded (returned with feedback highly preferred) upper-level assignment of at least five pages from the student’s undergraduate work (or an acceptable alternative).

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