Choose From Two
Program Paths
No matter where you’re starting from, we have a path that fits your journey. The Two-Year Path is designed for applicants with an undergraduate degree in another field and begins in the fall. The shorter Advanced Standing Path is for those with a CSWE-accredited bachelor’s in social work or social welfare and begins in the summer.
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Strengthen Families and Communities Through Social Work and Help Shape a More Just Society.
Learning Format
In-person
Credits
39 or 66
Duration
10 months or 2 years
Cost per Credit
$900
Help to Change the World for the Better.
Small Class Sizes
Receive personalized attention and support in small classes taught by dedicated faculty who care about your success.
Master of Social Work
Make a Difference in the Lives of Others as a Clinical Social Worker.
Build a Career of Care,
Advocacy and Impact
You’ll graduate ready to be a skilled and compassionate clinical social worker who champions diversity, advances equity and changes lives for the better. You’ll learn to recognize both vulnerabilities and strengths in individuals and families, building on their resilience to support healing and growth across a variety of settings.
Practicum: Real-World Experience
Take your learning beyond the classroom with field placements that build real-world skills and open doors to future opportunities. Examples of placements include hospitals, schools, justice systems, community-based programs and more.
Learn from a Diverse Team of Experts
The majority of our faculty come from underrepresented communities and many identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, offering students rich perspectives and real-world insights.
Specialization Opportunities
Our Master of Social Work program allows students to choose an optional specialization in addictions counseling, medical/health social work or trauma-informed practice.
Workforce Traineeships
Our program provides two training opportunities in behavioral health, one in K-12 schools and another in community agencies. These workforce traineeships not only give you specialized skills for a career in clinical social work, they also provide tuition support while you prepare for your future in the field.
Seattle University does have a more clinical focus than the other programs I had been looking at, while still providing a great education on social justice and policy issues. I don't think I realized at the time the value for me in going to a smaller program. I felt like my classmates and professors all got to know each other better because of it — and that the school as a whole is more responsive to our concerns as students.
Kevin Skiena
Master of Social Work, Class of 2020
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