Maximize Your Impact with a Master of Social Work
Make a difference where it matters most with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Saint Peter’s University. Prepare to promote justice and care for the whole person through evidence-based, ethical social work practice. Choosing Saint Peter’s means:
- You can choose hybrid or fully online formats.
- You will study between one and four years (Advanced Standing, Full-time, Part-time).
- You will graduate eligible for New Jersey LSW licensure and school social work certification.
- You will gain experience with field placements in schools, hospitals and community agencies.
- You will benefit from a CSWE-aligned curriculum.
- Your studies will be rooted in Jesuit values of service and justice.
Whether you’re beginning your career or deepening your expertise, Saint Peter’s combines flexibility with purpose and helps you grow as both a professional and a person committed to change.
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Get to Know Our Master of Social Work
Our 60-credit MSW curriculum is designed to help you master the knowledge and skills needed for advanced social work practice. You’ll explore social policy, human behavior and research methods, and you'll apply what you learn through direct field experience. Some of your core coursework will include:
- Theory and Practice I–III: Build and refine counseling and engagement techniques.
- Social Policy Analysis: Learn how to advocate for effective systemic change.
- Human Behavior in Social Environments: Understand people within diverse contexts.
- Field Education Seminars: Integrate classroom learning with in-person service.
Saint Peter’s approach blends professional preparation with reflective learning, ensuring you develop both competence and compassion.
MSW Graduate Outcomes: Careers that Create Change
As a graduate of our MSW program, you’ll be equipped to address society’s most pressing needs through service, leadership and advocacy.
- Clinical Social Worker Provide therapy and support across care settings.
- Child Welfare Specialist Protect and empower children and families.
- Community Program Manager Lead programs that strengthen local impact.
- Policy Analyst or Advocate Influence the systems that shape lives.
Enter the workforce ready to create change by serving others and advancing the Jesuit mission of promoting justice and the common good.
Graduate Studies at Saint Peter’s
Explore how Saint Peter’s University helps students find their purpose and achieve their goals. Learn from graduates how flexible programs, supportive faculty and real-world opportunities empowered them to advance their careers.
Learn More About Saint Peter’s
- Flexible OptionsWe offer a high-quality graduate education that keeps your life balanced with online, in-person or hybrid learning.
- Expert FacultyYou’ll be taught and supported by professors who have years of experience working in their fields and utilize cutting-edge technology that can be immediately applied to your current job.
- A Welcoming CommunityYou’ll become part of a caring environment based on the Jesuit ideals. We’re committed to providing personalized attention, achieving transformation through academic excellence and making a difference in the lives of others.
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At Saint Peter’s University, You Will ...
- Master Your FieldWith graduate programs in the areas of business, education, nursing, communications, health sciences, analytics and computer science, you’ll learn from industry experts.
- Find Career SuccessOur graduate students are using their degrees to launch, build and expand their careers, and you can too!
- Finance Your EducationWe offer various options to make your degree affordable and expert advice to assist you in everything you need to make a budget for your education.
- Make a DifferenceAs a Jesuit institution, Saint Peter’s offers a transformative education and all the support you'll ever need to change your life and the lives around you.
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We’d love to see you earn your graduate degree at Saint Peter’s University. Apply today with these select advantages:
- No application fee
- No GRE/GMAT score requirement
- A two-week admissions decision (based upon document submission)
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