Online MSW - Advanced Track

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*Online Master of Social Work (MSW)* Advanced Track

CSWE Accredited

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100% Online Coursework

Curriculum Snapshot - MSW Advanced Track

SWK 610 - Group Process

This course discusses the formation, definition, and process encapsulated within a variety of diverse groups, along with intervention strategies and techniques.

SWK 629 - Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice Seminar I

This course provides experiential learning along with discussion and assignments that support the integration of theory, as well as professional ethics and values.

SWK 644 - Assessment and Treatment of Trauma

This course concentrates on the basics of trauma theory, etiology, and treatment of traumatic symptomatology so that students can develop the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively treat survivors.

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Spring 2025
Next start date:
January 27, 2025
1.7 years to complete
3 intakes per year
CSWE Accredited

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SWK 670 - Advanced Theory for Social Work Practice

This course provides the student with an advanced understanding of human behavior in the context of the social environment, examining the family, the community, and the organization as social systems and contexts for the development of individuals and groups.

Field Placement FAQs

Your field placement experience will be one of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of earning your degree. These frequently asked questions will help you better understand the field placement services we provide our online students.

How does the field placement process work?

What am I responsible for to ensure a timely field experience?

How do field placement services help me?

In what types of agencies do students complete their internships?

The field placement team collaborates with you to secure quality placement sites that reflect your educational goals, desired practice specialty, and scheduling requests. The team ensures all experiences meet CSWE accreditation standards, and the agencies and field instructors are approved prior to the start of your fieldwork.

Completing the field placement intake form initiates the field placement search process. Upon completion of the form, you will be required to complete all field clearance requirements (by the school and agency) prior to the start of your first field experience. Most agencies have additional requirements for the school and/or interviews that students must complete prior to starting field hours. As active participants in the placement process, and to help focus the placement team’s search, students are encouraged to provide any local sites where they would prefer to complete their field hours.

How does the field placement process work?

The field placement team collaborates with you to secure quality placement sites that reflect your educational goals, desired practice specialty, and scheduling requests. The team ensures all experiences meet CSWE accreditation standards, and the agencies and field instructors are approved prior to the start of your fieldwork.

What am I responsible for to ensure a timely field experience?

Completing the field placement intake form initiates the field placement search process. Upon completion of the form, you will be required to complete all field clearance requirements (by the school and agency) prior to the start of your first field experience. Most agencies have additional requirements for the school and/or interviews that students must complete prior to starting field hours. As active participants in the placement process, and to help focus the placement team’s search, students are encouraged to provide any local sites where they would prefer to complete their field hours.

How do field placement services help me?

Field placement provides 500 hours of real-world, hands-on clinical social work experience. The placement team identifies and secures quality placement sites within your local community so that you can focus on your coursework and the core competencies that will help you succeed.

In what types of agencies do students complete their internships?

Typically, students complete their field hours at:

Community centers/organizations
Human service agencies
Counseling and therapy centers
Addiction and mental health treatment facilities
Adoption agencies
Senior care facilities, such as nursing homes
Correctional facilities
Hospitals/Clinics

Why Choose a Clinical MSW?

One of the benefits of earning a clinical MSW degree is its versatility. Not only can you practice as a mental health provider, but you’ll also gain strong qualifications that translate well within the social work profession across many generalist roles and leadership positions in various types of organizations. The Advanced MSW track is perfectly suited for those looking to transition from BSW to MSW programs and allows students to fast-track their education.

	CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK	GENERALIST SOCIAL WORK
Overview	Focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, and other behavioral disturbances	Has a range of applications within organizations, initiatives, agencies, advocacy groups, community organizations, healthcare, and more
Credentialing	Requires distinct clinical social work licensure at the state level	Licensure for generalist social work at the state level
Minimum education	Accredited MSW	Accredited MSW or BSW (separate licensure levels)
Scope of practice	In addition to being qualified for a range of generalist roles, state-licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) can practice as therapists/mental healthcare providers who are eligible for insurance reimbursement	More applicable to organizational or community roles in a variety of systems, including public service, nonprofit, education, criminal justice, policy, advocacy, healthcare, and within the private sector
Best suited for	Professionals interested primarily in providing therapeutic mental health services in individual, family, or group environments	Professionals more interested in macro-level practice with groups and communities, such as case management and social program leadership

Financial Aid Options

A Keuka College education is an investment in your future and more affordable than you may think.

Supports such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) can help cover your education cost and pave the way for your future career.

Additionally, there are a variety of scholarship opportunities available for students who meet certain criteria. Simply complete your application for admission and submit your FAFSA to see available scholarships.

Keuka College MSW Advanced Track tuition comparison

At $824 per credit, Keuka College's affordable advanced MSW program outshines the competition.

Looking to learn more about the variety of financial aid support available to students, including government grants? Check out Keuka College’s Tuition and Financial Aid resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you don’t find the answers to your questions here, Email Your Enrollment Advisor.

How long will it take for me to complete the online MSW program if I follow the advanced track?

This online MSW program requires 33 credit hours and 500 field practicum hours. Students on this track already have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), therefore the foundational courses can be skipped, and the program can be completed in 1.7 years.

How much does the online Master of Social Work program cost if I follow the advanced track?

The advanced track program costs $824 per credit hour, for a total program investment of $27,192 (plus applicable fees). A variety of financial aid options are available to our online students. Learn more about tuition.

Is the online MSW faculty experienced?

Rest assured, you will be educated by a committed faculty of clinicians, scholars, and peers who share your passion for providing mental health services. All our educators are licensed social workers who practice in the field, many of whom are also active researchers advancing the field of social work.

What can I do with an online MSW degree from Keuka College?

Graduates with a master’s degree from our clinical-focused program can not only practice as mental health providers in private practice, but this versatile degree translates well to many generalist roles and leadership positions within organizations. Example careers for MSW graduates include:

Psychotherapist
Substance abuse counselor
Agency executive director/administrator
School social worker
Youth services advocate
Medical social worker
Family social worker

Why should I choose a clinical Master of Social Work program?

One of the benefits of earning a clinical MSW degree is its versatility. Not only can you practice as a mental health provider, but you’ll also gain strong qualifications that translate well within the social work profession across many generalist roles and leadership positions in various types of organizations. Read more on clinical vs. generalist social work.

Is Keuka College’s online MSW degree program accredited?

The online MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). CSWE accreditation can improve your chances of licensure and career options through its standardization of educational criteria. Download our Assessment of Student Learning to learn more. Keuka College is a regionally accredited institution by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

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Why Choose Keuka?

Keuka College's Online Master of Social Work program is a top choice for aspiring social work professionals due to its unique features. The program stands out with dedicated field placement support, ensuring hands-on experiences in students' local communities.

Beyond academics, the program prioritizes holistic well-being by offering mental health resources. The high quality, rigor, affordability, and commitment to excellence of Keuka College’s Online Master of Social Work program make it a leader in online social work education, empowering change-makers nationwide.

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A Career In Demand

Social work employment is projected to grow 7% over the decade (2022-2032), faster than average for all occupations, to 782,500 social work jobs.
About 63,800 openings in social work positions are projected each year, on average, over the decade (2022-2032).
Social workers held about 728,600 jobs in 2022.
Projected employment of social workers varies by occupation, but all positions are growing.
- Child, family, and school social workers to grow 7%.
- Healthcare social workers to grow 5%.
- Mental health and substance abuse social workers to grow 10%.
- All other social workers to grow 11%.

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projected job growth by BLS, faster than average.

Online MSW Program Themes

Professional and Ethical Development

Build your professional identity and capabilities to practice ethical, conscious, and informed clinical social work practice.

Clinical Social Work Competencies

Expand and integrate theoretical knowledge and skills through which social work assessment and intervention may be carried out.

Integrating Theory and Evidence-Based Practice

Apply skills through experiential learning, along with discussion and assignments that support the integration of theory as well as professional ethics and values.

Social Policy, Diversity, and Human Rights

Explore the framework of social welfare policy in the United States to become an informed advocate for human rights.

Upgrade your education and advance your career

Take the next step in your journey by completing this BSW to MSW program, and start changing lives in your community.

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To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license.

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To proceed with the EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership, you are required to have a master’s degree.

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