Master of Social Work (MSW)
Build a Career in Social Work at Montclair
Prepare to serve children, youth and families through clinical practice, advocacy and evidence-informed social work.
Montclair's Master of Social Work program prepares you to provide a range of clinical and advocacy services to vulnerable children, adolescents and their families. The 60-credit program is offered full-time or part-time, with online and in-person options.
Explore Your MSW Options
In-Person Day CohortEngage face-to-face with faculty and peers and complete the MSW in as little as two years full-time.
In-Person Evening CohortBalance graduate study with work and other responsibilities through an evening class schedule.
Online MSWStudy in synchronous and asynchronous evening courses while completing in-person practicum experiences.
Advanced Standing MSWStudents with a recent CSWE-accredited BSW may complete the 33-credit advanced standing option in one year full-time.
During the Program
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Develop knowledge, values and skills for ethical, culturally responsive and evidence-informed practice
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Complete supervised practicum experiences in human service agencies
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Work with diverse populations in settings such as mental health clinics, schools, hospitals and child welfare agencies
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Build close relationships with faculty and peers through a cohort-based learning model
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Prepare for careers in clinical practice, advocacy, community services, government and private practice
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Customize your studies with graduate certificates in areas such as child advocacy, data management, harm reduction, Spanish for health professionals and substance use counseling