MSW Programs in Washington Universities

A Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) is a graduate degree that takes about two years to complete. As a rule, courses focus on such social-related topics as:

Social policy
Human behavior and growth
Methodology
and social work research.

MSW programs usually have an internship requirement – practicum or field experience. Quite often, students start working towards satisfying this requirement in their second year of the program.

Social work master’s programs are offered at several Washington universities.

University of Washington

The University of Washington has been one of the most famous universities in the North West for almost 150 years. Nowadays the university offers a Masters in Social Work agreed program to students that meet the college’s requirements. Students take classes in areas such as social policy, social work research, and advanced methodologies.

During their education students develop competence in social work practice in community health, understanding of the organization and functioning of the health and social service delivery systems, and basic analytical skills necessary to conduct research and to perform competently in a variety of public health social work roles. In addition, students will have an opportunity for in-depth study of particular issues related to their special interests and career goals.

Contact Information:
Address: Office of Admissions, 4101 15th Ave. NE., Box 354900, Seattle, WA 98105-6299
Phone Number: (206) 543-5640

Walla Walla University Masters in Social Work Programs

The Wilma Hepker School of Social Work offers a two-year graduate program that leads to a Master of Social Work degree. The program has a clinical focus and takes a direct practice/systems approach to social work education by integrating theory and practicum experience. It’s good to note that the MSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

In addition to the two-year program (six quarters), a one-year (four quarters) Advanced Standing program is offered for those who have graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from an institution whose program has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Contact Information
Address: Office of Graduate Studies, Walla Walla University, 204 S. College Ave., College Place, Washington 99324
Phone Number: (800) 541-8900

Eastern Washington University Masters in Social Work Programs

The School of Social Work offers a two-year, full-time MSW Program located in Cheney, WA and a three-year, part-time MSW Program in Everett, Spokane, Vancouver and Yakima, WA. The part-time program consists of evening classes and practicum during the day. The Spokane Day Part-time Program is a one day a week program. It’s good to note that the full-time and part-time programs have identical admission requirements and curriculum.

Both MSW programs offer an Advanced Standing Option which allows qualified individuals to obtain a MSW in 11 months for the full-time program and in 18 months for the part-time program. In addition to the full-time and part-time program admission requirements, there are other admission requirements for the Advanced Standing.

During their education students develop advanced generalist practice skills while completing the program. They take classes in areas such as social work with groups, human development in contemporary environments, biopsychosocial basis for human development, and research methods for data analysis and presentation.

Contact Information:

Address: School of Social Work, EWU, 121 Senior Hall, Cheney, WA 99004
Phone Number: (509) 359-6772