As an advanced generalist program, NMSU’s Master of Social Work (MSW) online degree program provides a strong foundation for serving individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities, and for developing and analyzing social policy and leadership at the organization, agency, and community levels.
Multicultural Emphasis
As the only R2 research university providing social worker education in New Mexico, NMSU is a leader among schools for social work in the United States. Social work master’s degree students receive an exemplary education in developing and applying culturally relevant, evidence-informed practices with clients and communities, particularly in the Southwest region of the United States.
The purpose of the Master of Social Work online degree program is to prepare graduate-level social workers with the knowledge, values, and skills essential for advanced social work practice in a multicultural society. As an MSW graduate of NMSU, you’ll be ready for all levels of social work careers and practice.
Program Options
The MSW program can be completed in one year for BSW-prepared, advanced standing students, two years for full-time students, and three years for part-time students. The School of Social Work offers the MSW online and site-based for full-time students and site-based for part-time students at the La Cruces and Albuquerque campus locations.
Graduate students also may choose to earn a dual degree, combining the MSW with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. The MPH/MSW degree can be completed in three years for full-time students and for advanced standing MSW students, and in four years for part-time MPH/MSW students.
Serving Children
NMSU’s School of Social Work is home to the Center on Immigration and Child Welfare. The Center’s mission is to improve programs and policies related to immigrant children and families involved in the public child welfare system to achieve positive outcomes of safety, permanency and well-being. Social work master’s program students have opportunities to engage with faculty research to focus on such areas as immigration, child welfare, trauma-informed practices, veterans services and integrated behavioral healthcare.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
NMSU helps to keep your tuition costs affordable. But if you need financial help, NMSU is ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education to earn your MSW degree.
Students who are returning Peace Corps volunteers are eligible to apply for the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program. Students with an interest in child welfare may be eligible for the Child Welfare Scholar Program, which offers student stipends and employment opportunities upon graduation. Graduate assistantships and stipends are provided based on available funding.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU Online students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
Contact Financial Aid
Phone: 1-888-729-6678Email: onlineFA@nmsu.edu