Program Overview
Denver Campus MSW
The Denver Campus MSW programs provide students with a solid foundation in essential social work topics.
Program Overview
The program offers a comprehensive education in social work, with a focus on preparing students for careers in social justice advocacy.
Academic Programs Overview
The Master of Social Work Programs at the University of Denver's Graduate School of Social Work provide students with a thorough understanding of social work principles and practices.
Master of Social Work Admission
Admission to the Master of Social Work program requires a strong academic background and a commitment to social justice.
PhD Program
The PhD program in Social Work is designed for advanced students who wish to pursue a career in research and academia.
Research & Faculty
The Graduate School of Social Work has a strong research focus, with faculty members engaged in a range of research projects.
Research & Faculty Overview
The school's research priorities include social justice, mental health, and health equity.
Faculty
The faculty at the Graduate School of Social Work are renowned experts in their fields, with a deep commitment to teaching and research.
Active Research Projects
The school has a number of active research projects, including studies on mental health, trauma, and social justice.
Institutes
The Graduate School of Social Work is home to a number of institutes, including the Institute for Human-Animal Connection and the Butler Institute for Families.
News
The school regularly publishes news and updates on its research, faculty, and students.
Best Graduate School Rankings
The 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools ranking has recognized the Graduate School of Social Work as No. 12 among the nation's top MSW programs.
Online Master of Social Work Programs: MSW@Denver
The Online MSW Program at the University of Denver's Graduate School of Social Work is a top-ranked online master's degree program that prepares students for careers in social justice advocacy.
Program Overview
The program is 100% online, with all classes conducted via the MSW@Denver online campus. Students can complete field internships in or near their own community.
A Focus on Social Justice
The program's curriculum is based on a power, privilege, and oppression framework that instills anti-oppressive practices and critical thinking techniques.
Degree Pathways
The program offers two degree pathways: Mental Health and Trauma, and Health, Equity, and Wellness.
Mental Health and Trauma
The Mental Health and Trauma pathway focuses on comprehensive assessment, advanced interventions based on cognitive approaches, and trauma-informed care.
Health, Equity, and Wellness
The Health, Equity, and Wellness pathway covers the history of health, health disparities, and culturally competent social work practice.
The Online MSW Experience
The online MSW experience features weekly live classes, compelling coursework, downloadable videos and readings, collaborative opportunities, and case studies.
Social Work Field Internships
Field internships provide mentorship by professional social workers as students practice their new skills in a variety of settings and specialties.
Social Work Careers
MSW@Denver graduates are prepared to succeed in a wide range of social work careers, including behavioral health clinician, psychiatric social worker, community and economic developer, mental health counselor, and policy analyst.
- Career opportunities include:
- Child, family, and school social work
- Mental health and substance abuse
- Healthcare
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the social work field will grow by 16% by 2026, including:
- 14% increase in child, family, and school social work
- 19% increase in mental health and substance abuse
- 20% increase in healthcare
Multicultural Social Work
The Graduate School of Social Work is committed to multicultural social work, with a focus on preparing students to work with diverse populations.
Student Profiles
Graduates of the MSW@Denver program have gone on to work in a range of settings, including therapy, community development, and policy analysis.
- Examples of student profiles include:
- Shaema Imam, MSW '22, who plans to work as a therapist with older immigrants
- Araceli Esparza, MSW '24, who appreciates the program's emphasis on understanding power, privilege, and oppression.