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Miami’s Master of Social Work degree provides high value to both Ohio and non-Ohio residents. Learn to ethically respond to the complex needs of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities from a family-centered, social justice orientation, while preparing to work in diverse settings in various roles with children, youth, adults, and families. Graduates of our accredited program are eligible for social work licensure in all 50 states.
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12 Months
MSW Full-Time Advanced Standing Program of Study
24 Months
MSW Full-Time Traditional Program of Study
$700
Per credit hour
Miami's MSW prepares you to join a growing field where your contributions can directly impact your community, touching lives and rippling out across generations and beyond borders. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 12% growth in overall employment for social work from 2020 to 2030, which outpaces the overall average across all occupations.
Projected demand is even higher for healthcare social workers (14%) and mental health and substance abuse social work jobs (17%). Clinically trained social workers now provide 60% of mental health services in the U.S.
The program’s curriculum provides a mixture of courses to develop skills in working directly with clients, families, organizations, and communities, as well as research-based courses aimed to support students learning how read and understand research articles.
Combined degree programs allow highly qualified students to pursue a Bachelor's and Master's degree simultaneously. Students considering the combined option should seek advice from the MSW director before the last undergraduate semester, ideally in sophomore or junior year.
Miami's MSW program features a flat tuition rate that is among the most affordable compared to other public universities in Ohio. The tuition rate for students in the graduate degree in social work program does not follow the standard graduate tuition rates. As a student in this program, the per credit hour rate is $700 (with no hidden fees), regardless of where you live (Ohio resident, non-Ohio resident or international). This means you'll earn a prestigious degree and still graduate with less loan debt than the national average.
The hybrid courses are held online and in-person at both the Miami Oxford campus and the Miami Middletown campus, providing choice and convenience to meet our diverse students' needs.
Our program is supported by nearly 100 field sites across Butler County, Cincinnati, and Dayton. Considered the "signature pedagogy" by the Council on Social Work Education, our diverse and exciting field partnerships match you with an agency and supervisor who will guide your development, build your skills, and provide learning experiences aligned with your personal goals.
You'll work directly with the Field Education Director to identify the agencies that interest you and secure your placement. You'll then interview interview at several field agencies and ultimately be matched.
In 2021, 100% of our students were rated as competent by their Field Instructors!
Designed for students pursuing a Master of Social Work Degree at Miami University, this program provides financial assistance to participants as they provide quality behavioral health services to K-12 students in Dayton and Hamilton, Ohio.
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The Graduate Committee will evaluate your application once your application is complete. Only then can our committee make a recommendation regarding an applicant's admission. Decisions and official notices of admission will come via email from Miami University's Graduate School.
What Our Committee Considers:
To support student success, there are various funding opportunities for the Master of Social Work graduate students. The tuition rate for students in the graduate degree in social work program does not follow the standard graduate tuition rates. As a student in this program, the per credit hour rate is $700, regardless of where you live (Ohio resident, non-Ohio resident, or international).
Since this program does not follow the standard graduate tuition rate, students are not eligible for some university funding opportunities, such as a grant-in-aid, graduate assistantships (if externally funded), or the TEAM scholarship. Students may be eligible for other scholarships, financial assistance, or on-campus employment opportunities.
For more information, please contact MSW@miamioh.edu.
Tuition waiver and stipend, must be 100% funded by external grant or employer.
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