Program Overview

Online Master of Social Work (MSW)

The Online MSW is perfect for working professionals and students returning to the classroom while balancing work and family. Classes are taught by the same expert faculty as in our on-campus classes. With 15 to 20 students in most courses, the online program features a low student-to-faculty ratio and substantial face time with classmates and professors. Online students become an integral part of the Temple Social Work community and participate in high-quality field experiences, just as students in the traditional program do.

Program Format

The Online MSW is a part-time program that you can complete in three to four years. The online program offers a carefully constructed social work education in the following formats:

• Live streaming course delivery that links students to Temple's premier faculty, including web conference-based live class discussions, chat rooms and video meetings.
• Asynchronous online learning through discussion boards and other assignments that students can complete on their own time.
• A local fieldwork practicum in your own community, driven by your interests and guided by Temple's expert fieldwork advisors.

Technology Requirements

To prepare for the Online MSW program, students must have up-to-date software and hardware. Temple has relationships with tech-based vendors, which may offer discounts to students.

Program Details

The Online MSW program is offered through Temple University's participation in SARA, the state Authorization Reciprocity Agreement. Students should note that state-by-state licensing requirements may vary. The program also offers a dual degree option, allowing students to complete the MSW-MPH dual degree entirely online.

Academic Support

Professors make themselves available to students outside of class hours, both online and in person. Our faculty's strong ties to the community bring real-world issues and agencies into the virtual classroom. Online students also have access to Temple's libraries, writing center, career center, and other resources. Academic advising, group meetings, and fieldwork sessions are scheduled throughout the program to support student success.