Master of Social Work
Learning Mode:
- On-Campus
- Online
Become a leader for urban change and help improve the quality of life for community members. Go beyond the basics and learn how you can advocate for vulnerable populations.
Transform Your Future with the Master of Social Work
Realize your potential to have an impact on reducing poverty, violence, substance abuse, and more with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Morgan State University. Our program focuses on the systematic and strategic skills needed to initiate change.
Get familiar with the values, ethics, and expertise you need to work with urban families, groups, and organizations. Turn your dreams of making a lasting impact on the lives of others into a reality.
Take 16 core courses and then choose from electives to specialize in key areas
Pursue one program track that includes course + 12 credit hours in a supervised internship
Study on campus or 100% online
Complete your degree in as little as 24 months
Why Morgan?
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In the state, we rank first for master’s and doctoral degrees awarded to African Americans, ranging from bioinformatics to engineering and social work.
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Morgan is first among all HBCUs for Fulbright Scholars. Our students excel in their fields, pursuing higher levels of research and achievement.
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In 2018, Morgan became a Carnegie-classified R2 doctoral university with high research activity. We are dedicated to supporting students and faculty with innovative research projects.
Advance in Your Professional Career
A career in social work has a meaningful impact on the quality of life for vulnerable populations. Whether you are aiming to enter the human services field or already have relevant work experience, the Master of Social Work (MSW) will bring you closer to your future endeavors. At Morgan, we will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity that will enable you to make a real difference. Join the people-focused leaders working on the urban problems of today.
Learn In-Demand Skills
With course topics like chemical dependency, psychopathology, and social welfare and urban economics, you will have the specialized skills in key areas. Get ready to explore the most in-demand skills for a specialty in gerontology, urban youth, public health, or addiction.
Urban economics
Neighborhood development within urban communities
Urban child welfare
Child neglect and abuse
Juvenile delinquency: prevention and intervention
Social work in urban schools
Public health policy
Addiction assessment
Research methods
Secure Your Ideal Career
Once you graduate, you will have the tools you will need to respond to complicated mental health and social issues. These are just a handful of job titles common to advanced social work.
Nonprofit Director
Executive Director
Professor
Child Welfare Worker
Researcher
Services Administrator
Addictions Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
Case Manager
Grant Writer
Behavioral Health Counselor
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships, advanced research or thesis projects, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.
Engage in Community Programs
Make a difference in Northeast Baltimore neighborhoods while advancing your career. The Morgan Community Mile is a university-community partnership that improves the area’s quality of life and economic prosperity.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. Long known for our achievements in the humanities and social sciences, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence.
- Atia Sharmeen, MPH (Master of Public Health) '19
Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan's School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the Master of Social Work
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus or Online Master of Social Work. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.