Social Work, M.S.W. in Cincinnati

Saint Louis University’s Master of Social Work program in southern Ohio offers the opportunity for students to earn an M.S.W. from our highly ranked and internationally known program without the challenges associated with relocation.

Program Highlights

• With SLU's hybrid model, approximately 60% of the program is taught online. The remaining courses are offered in a face-to-face format, including practicum planning and field seminar courses. In-person courses take place at Xavier University, located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• SLU faculty integrate innovative classroom activities with community-based practice. An on-site fieldwork coordinator will assist students in securing meaningful, local fieldwork placements.
• Students can specialize in the clinical concentration or the community and organization concentration.
•  Courses can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis, and students who already have their bachelor's degree in social work can accelerate their studies in the advanced standing program. 
• Students without a bachelor's degree in social work enter the foundation program. 

This M.S.W program prepares students in the Jesuit tradition to be advanced social work practitioners, acting as agents of change to promote individual and societal well-being.

Both SLU and Xavier were founded on the Catholic tradition of educating students who seek a higher purpose and a greater good. Our students learn and live social work and engage in service by committing to serve humankind with compassion.  

For additional information, see the link below:

SLU M.S.W. Information

Accreditation 

The baccalaureate social work program at Saint Louis University has been continuously accredited since 1974.
 
The master of social work program at Saint Louis University has been continuously accredited since 1930.

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
Phone: 703-683-8080 

1. Graduates will be able to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
2. Graduates will be able to engage in diversity and difference in practice.
3. Graduates will be able to advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice.
4. Graduates will be able to engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
5. Graduates will be able to engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services.
6. Graduates will be able to engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. 
7. Graduates will be able to assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. 
8. Graduates will be able to intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
9. Graduates will be able to evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. 

M.S.W. Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration

Clinical Concentration

†

Up to 6 credits may be taken outside of Social Work (SWRK) courses.

Community and Organization Concentration

†

Up to 6 credits may be taken outside of Social Work (SWRK) courses.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration (Full-Time)

*

This course is necessary to become a LCSW

Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration (Part-Time)

*

This course is necessary for a LCSW.

Clinical Concentration (Full-Time)

¹

Must be taken concurrently with SWRK 5819 Foundation Integrative Practice Seminar (1 cr) 

²

Must take concurrently with SWRK 5820 Integrative Practice Seminar (1 cr)

³

SWRK 5733 Advanced Social Work Practice (3 cr) must be taken either concurrently or after SWRK 5842 Clinical Practicum I (2 cr).

Clinical Concentration (Part-Time)

¹

Must take concurrently with SWRK 5819 Foundation Integrative Practice Seminar (1 cr)

²

Students can begin taking electives when they begin Concentration Core Courses and can add a three-credit elective to any semester beginning in Semester Five. 

³

Must take concurrently with SWRK 5820 Integrative Practice Seminar (1 cr)

⁴

 SWRK 5733 Advanced Social Work Practice (3 cr) must be taken either in concurrently or after SWRK 5842 Clinical Practicum I (2 cr).

Community and Organization Concentration (Full-Time)

¹

Must be taken concurrently with SWRK 5819 Foundation Integrative Practice Seminar (1 cr)

Community and Organization Concentration (Part-Time)

¹

Must take concurrently with SWRK 5819 Foundation Integrative Practice Seminar (1 cr)

²

Students can begin taking electives when they begin Concentration Core Courses and can add a three-credit elective to any semester beginning in Semester Five.

Apply for Admission

For additional admission questions please contact:
Kathryn MacLean
Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
314-977-2752
socialwork@slu.edu