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Master of Social Work
Rooted in mindfulness. Cultivating rural resiliency. Building systems for well-being.
The University of Wisconsin-Superior is excited to announce the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, designed for students seeking a high-quality, career-focused social work graduate degree. This advanced generalist MSW degree emphasizes personal, professional and systemic well-being.
The program prepares future social work professionals to lead in high-demand areas such as rural mental health, behavioral health and trauma-informed practice. Grounded in the science of mindfulness, nature-based interventions and trauma-informed care, this online MSW program offers a holistic lens of well-being and features instruction from regional field experts.
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Program at a Glance
- Tracks: Advanced Standing track for students with a CSWE-accredited social work bachelor’s degree and Foundation track for students with non-social work bachelor’s degrees
- Start Dates: Foundation track begins Fall 2027 and Advanced Standing track begins Fall 2028
- Format: Online format delivered primarily online, combining flexible on-your-own-time learning with occasional live virtual meetings and several weekend intensive workshops throughout the advanced year
- Duration: One year for Advanced Standing; two years for the Foundation program
- Credits: 36 credits for Advanced Standing; 63 credits for the Foundation program
- Cost: $728.69/credit* (Estimated total cost for Advanced Standing: $26,532
- Accreditation: The program is preparing to apply for Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation
*Additional fees include $70 per credit activity fee and a $100 per in-person residency (3 required)
Why Choose UW-Superior?
Innovative Delivery Model
This flexible online MSW program combines online coursework with interactive virtual sessions and in-person weekend workshops, giving students both convenience and essential hands-on skills practice for social work and behavioral health careers.
Two Tracks to Choose From
Graduates from accredited undergraduate social work programs may enter the Advanced Standing MSW pathway and finish in one year. Students with bachelor’s degrees in related fields can apply to the Foundation-level MSW program and complete their degree in two years.
Specialized Curriculum
A specialized curriculum integrates mindfulness and well-being practices with innovative nature-based social work approaches, helping students develop skills that support resilience, healing and sustainable professional practice.
Preparation to Work in Many Settings
As demand for licensed mental health and counseling professionals continues to rise, graduates will be prepared to work in diverse settings, including but not limited to:
- Clinical therapy and counseling
- Substance use treatment
- Hospitals
- Integrated mental health centers
- Health-focused nonprofits
- County social services
- Community mental health agencies
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Schools
- Public policy and advocacy
Access to Expert Instructors
Faculty and instructors are known locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally for their teaching and scholarship, especially in areas of:
- Mindfulness
- Environmental justice and sustainability
- Trauma-informed practices
- Working in rural mental and behavioral health
Personalized Support
Receive dedicated guidance and full access to online student support services. Students benefit from expert faculty, a supportive campus community, and a learning environment tailored to the needs of adult learners.
Program Mission
The mission of the UW-Superior Master of Social Work program is to prepare mindful and resilient advanced generalist social workers to embody professional wellness, integrate nature-based approaches, lead with cultural humility and envision more equitable and liberatory systems of care, particularly in rural settings.
Accreditation Status
The MSW program at the University of Wisconsin-Superior is actively preparing pre-candidacy materials for submission to the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the national accrediting body for social work education. The program is not yet in Candidacy for Accreditation.
Course Offerings
NOTE: The courses listed below have not yet been published in the Graduate Catalog and are subject to change.
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