Master of Social Work

You're a leader. An ally. A communicator and strategist. Earn your MSW at Colorado State

Join our transformative community as one of the leading MSW programs in Colorado. We are here to advance social justice. With anti-oppressive skills as our foundation, we are anti-racist, promote equity and equality, and enhance human health and well-being across local and global systems.

Why an MSW from CSU?

Our unique Advanced Generalist program prepares you for nearly every human service career.

Flexible course options – with built-in electives, hone in on a passion or earn a certificate.
Outstanding support – from faculty to advisors, and field placement staff, you’ll graduate with exceptional experience and connections.
Learn and practice simultaneously – with intertwined coursework and field experience, you’ll graduate with nearly 600+ hours of field experience, maximizing your learning.
Cohort Model – you’ll develop tight bonds with fellow students to collaborate and grow together.

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One degree, six paths to affect change

In our Advanced Generalist program, you can prepare for any career you’d like, with a stronger foundation to change your career down the road.

Choose from:

Multi-disciplinary
Advanced Clinical Behavioral Health
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Nonprofit Administration
Pre-K-12 School Social Work
Social Aspects of Human-Animal Interaction

Begin Your MSW Journey

Take the first step on your MSW journey. Explore our program options including full-time on campus, part-time hybrid, advanced standing, and dual degree programs. Learn how our advanced generalist structure makes us one of the leading MSW programs in Colorado.

Begin Your Journey

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What our graduates are doing

Gaining Clinical Skills in Field Education

Kristen Dingwall (MSW, ’20) has always been dedicated to helping families in crisis rebuild their lives. Through an internship with SummitStone Health Partners, she was able to practice skills learned in the classroom as well as gain clinical experience beyond campus.

Working with Youth and Loving It

Since graduating from CSU’s School of Social Work, Tricia Van Horssen (MSW ‘99) has loved every second of her career as a school social worker. Van Horssen considers her students family, and has helped countless students and youth over her 20+ year career. She credits CSU’s School of Social Work and its faculty with helping prepare her for a long-lasting and rewarding career.

Changing Careers to Make a Difference

Before his arrival at CSU, Chase Williams (MSW, ’20) was working as a paramedic at a major emergency department in Columbus, Ohio, with plans to go into community paramedicine and then nursing. However, he felt called to make a difference in another way.

Social Work Master of Social Work

You're a leader. An ally. A communicator and strategist. Earn your MSW at Colorado State

Why an MSW from CSU?

One degree, six paths to affect change

Begin Your MSW Journey

What our graduates are doing

Gaining Clinical Skills in Field Education

Working with Youth and Loving It

Changing Careers to Make a Difference

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Paying for Graduate School

Advising and Support

Program Goals and Information

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Current MSW Student News

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