The University of Denver Master of Social Work | Online

Graduate With Your MSW From the #1 Best Social Work Program in Colorado and #12 in the U.S.

Earn your degree in as few as 12 months for the Online Advanced-Standing MSW or 21 months for the Online MSW.

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Social Work, Powered by Purpose

4 Start Dates

January, March, June, September

12–27 Months

Program duration

1,200+

Field supervisors in our network

90 Years

Of social work advancement at GSSW

Join Our CSWE-Accredited Online MSW Program

MSW@Denver is accredited by the CSWE. Accreditation verifies the University of Denver’s online Master of Social Work curriculum meets the high standards of social work education. As an accredited online MSW, MSW@Denver prepares you with the knowledge, skills and field experience you need to meet your state’s specific education licensure requirements.

Career Opportunities in a Field Projected to Grow 7% by 2033

As a University of Denver (DU) Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) graduate, you’ll be prepared to seek social work employment in traditional and nontraditional settings and challenge systems of oppression at the micro, mezzo and macro levels.

Potential Careers for DU MSW Graduates

Behavioral Health Clinician

Mental Health Counselor and Evaluator

Psychiatric Social Worker

Why Earn Your MSW Online

With an MSW, you can advance your career, fight for social justice and serve marginalized communities.

Balance your personal and professional commitments

Study online from anywhere in the U.S.

Interact with faculty 1:1 during live sessions

Gain full access to our career support services

Join our global alumni network

Online Program Offerings

Online MSW

Graduate in as few as 21 or 27 months

Online Advanced-Standing MSW

Graduate in as few as 12 or 18 months

Learn From Renowned Faculty

Faculty members have social work experience across many fields of practice, and they publish groundbreaking research to impact social change. As an MSW@Denver student, faculty will challenge you to think critically and creatively about how social work can create meaningful change.

Ramona Beltrán, PhD

Associate Professor Ramona Beltrán works alongside institutions and Indigenous communities to spotlight solutions that are present in creative and culture-driven modalities.

Anthony Fulginiti

Professor Anthony Fulginiti uses machine learning to study suicidal behavior among youth experiencing homelessness.

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