Delivered Online
with live online lectures and discussions, and on-site field work.

Note:
Applications for the non-BSW Program are no longer being accepted for course work beginning January 2009.

The admission deadline for the Advanced Generalist MSW is November 15, 2008 for courses work beginning May 2009.

The Department of Social Work will be reviewing additional admission dates for new cohorts due to increased interest in the online program. Please provide your contact information so that you receive future announcements and updates about the online, part-time MSW program admission deadlines, please send us an e-mail with your name, address, daytime phone and e-mail address to undonline@mail.und.edu

The next admission deadline for BSW students will be November 15, 2010, for Advanced Generalist MSW coursework beginning May 2011.

The next admission deadline for Non BSW students will be June 15, 2011, for Foundation MSW coursework beginning January 2012.

Again, if you would like to receive future announcements and updates about the online, part-time MSW program, please send your name, address, daytime phone, and e-mail to undonline@mail.und.edu

Distance Program is designed for individuals with or without
a Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW).

What Will I Learn in the MSW Program?

The University of North Dakota's Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepares you to serve as an advanced generalist social worker through online courses and condensed on-campus experiences. As a graduate of the program, you will have advanced practice knowledge, values and skills consistent with the highest ideals of the profession for:

• empowering vulnerable, oppressed, disadvantaged, and rural populations;
• maximizing opportunities for every individual to realize his or her highest potential; and
• promoting respect, awareness and appreciation for culture and social justice at every level of society.

UND's Master of Social Work program gives you:

• knowledge of highly developed social work concepts and theories
• outstanding analytical, statistical, and evaluation skills
• enhanced communication skills needed for social work practice, management or program development
• in-depth understanding of social systems
• increased insight into the roles social workers play

"UND has a great social work program!"
-2006 Princeton Review

A Master of Social Work degree from UND offers you flexibility in social work employment, and gives you additional expertise and training for career advancement. You will learn how to provide the advanced social services needed by individuals and families in your community, as well as develop the skills needed for supervisory, management and program development positions. With an MSW you have the added credentials to seek upper-level/administrative or direct practice opportunities in private practice, hospitals, or in city, county, state and federal government agencies, including:

• Adoption/Foster Care Agencies
• Addiction Service Centers
• Child Care/Protection Agencies
• Community Mental Health Centers
• Elderly & Adult Services
• Family, Civil, & Criminal Courts
• Juvenile Facilities
• Medical Services
• Prisons/Jails
• Probation/Parole Services
• Research/Risk-Assessment Agencies
• Social Service Agencies

What Courses Will I Take?

Your online courses will focus on the best social practices for:

•  Individuals
•  Families
•  Treatment Groups
•  Communities
•  Organizations
•  Research
•  Human Behavior
•  Social Policy

You will also complete field seminars with agencies near your local community.