Embark on your journey towards a rewarding and fulfilling career with the WVU School of Social Work's fully online asynchronous MSW program.
Designed for flexibility and accessibility, this program caters to students unable to attend in-person classes in Morgantown, WV, offering an immersive learning experience regardless of your current state residency.
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Key Program Highlights
- Part-time option: Ideal for balancing studies with existing full time commitments
- New for 2026: Pilot full time advanced standing option, complete your MSW in 12 months!
- In-State Tuition: Rates are at the in-state level, regardless of residency
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Reputation: Our online program was voted #4 Best MSW Program by
College Transitions for 2024.
- Accreditation and Licensure: Nationally accredited by the Council for Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of the WVU MSW program are eligible to pursue social work licensure at their degree level in all states of the United States.
- Flexible completion times: Advanced Standing (students with a BSW) finish in 2 years in the part-time program and 12 months in the full-time program; Regular Standing students finish in 3 years
Curriculum and Plan of Study
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Part Time Advanced Standing Degree Plan
Complete the degree in 2 years (fall admission) -
Full Time Advanced Standing Degree Plan
Complete the degree in 12 months (Summer admission) -
Part Time Regular Standing Degree Plan
Complete the degree in 3 years (fall admission) - Field Experience Info and Frequently Asked Questions
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Admission Information
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Students must complete the WVU Graduate Application . Learn more about both on-campus and online programs.
- Review our Admissions Process and Requirements for important information. These are the same for both online and on-campus applications.
- If interested in the pilot online full time Advanced Standing program for Summer 2026, complete a survey to get started and learn more!
- Review technology requirements for all online students.
For additional questions and answers email us!
MSW Online Overview Video
Check out this 9-minute overview video for more information: