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University of the Pacific's Online Master of Social Work Program

The University of the Pacific's Online Master of Social Work (MSW) program is designed for aspiring clinical social workers with or without a bachelor's degree in social work. The program aims to prepare graduates to become agents of change with excellent client care skills, valuing diversity and advocating for social justice.

Program Overview

The Online MSW program at the University of the Pacific is a 55-credit hour program that can be completed in 16 months (accelerated pathway) or 24 months (extended pathway). The program is fully online, with no campus visits required, and offers two specializations: behavioral health and health care.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Online MSW program, applicants must:

• Be a California resident
• Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 2.75 minimum GPA in the last 60 credits
• Submit transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a resume
• Participate in an interview (if requested)

Curriculum

The Online MSW program curriculum includes courses such as:

• SOCW 213: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)
• SOCW 217: Clinical Interventions in Health
• SOCW 223: Practice-Informed Research in Health Settings II
• SOCW 287B: Specialized Practice Field Placement I

Field Placement

The Online MSW program includes a field placement component, which provides students with hands-on experience in a real-world setting. The field placement team collaborates with students to secure quality experiential learning sites that reflect their educational goals and desired practice specialty.

Tuition and Financial Aid

The total estimated tuition cost for the Online MSW program is $54,065 (55 credit hours x $983 per credit hour). Financial aid may be available to online students.

Accreditation

The University of the Pacific is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the WASC Senior College and University Commission. The Master of Social Work Program at the University of the Pacific is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Online MSW program can pursue careers in mental health, child and family services, advocacy, and community organizing, among other areas. The program prepares students to begin the clinical social work licensing process upon graduation.

Specializations

The Online MSW program offers two specializations:

• Behavioral Health
• Health Care

Program Pace

The Online MSW program offers two program paces:

• Accelerated pathway (16 months)
• Extended pathway (24 months)

Education Level

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution to be eligible for the Online MSW program.

State Authorization

The University of the Pacific is authorized to offer online programs in California.