Chamberlain’s MSW degree program has been granted candidacy status by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)!
Learn more about Chamberlain's three MSW Tracks or request more information.
Whether you are exploring how to become a social worker or looking for opportunities to be an agent of change, this MSW eBook guide was created to assist you in answering all of the questions that may be on your mind as you consider options for fulfilling your passions
Master of Social Work Curriculum
Our MSW degree program is designed to meet students where they are in their professional journey, which is why we offer both advanced standing and traditional options, along with three tracks. Our MSW degree program has now been granted candidacy status by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and we’ve entered the next phase to accreditation.
Traditional Option
Traditional Option is for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree. The option can be completed in as few as 2 years at a full-time pace, or 3 years at a part-time pace.
Advanced Standing Option
Advanced Standing Option is for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program within the last 5 years, or a degree in social work more than 5 years ago, but have an active social work license in good standing. The option can be completed in as little as 1 year at a full-time pace, or in as few as 2 years at a part-time pace.
Is the MSW Degree Program Accredited?
Chamberlain University’s Master of Social Work Degree Program has achieved Candidacy for Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation.
What is candidacy status? Watch as Dr. Stacey Borasky, MSW Dean, walks through Chamberlain’s path to accreditation and what our accreditation status means for students who earn a Master of Social Work degree from Chamberlain.
Still have questions? Request information to connect with an admissions representative.
Why MSW?
Chamberlain’s MSW program focuses on developing exceptional social work professionals who maintain a passion for advancing human rights and social, economic and environmental justice.
The Master of Social Work degree can be applied in a variety of roles:
- Social Worker
- Family Counselor
- Mental Health Therapist
- Case Manager
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Psychotherapist
- Clinical Manager
Classes Start October 25
Call 877.751.5783 to learn more, or request information to speak with an admissions representative.
Phi Alpha Honor Society
Chamberlain University is proud to be the Alpha Beta Gamma Chapter of the Phi Alpha Honor Society. Phi Alpha is social work’s internationally recognized honor society and is certified by the Association of College Honor Societies. With membership, eligible students can enjoy a number of benefits including:
- a vast network of professionals passionate about social work
- volunteer and humanitarian opportunities
- access to social work grants and awards
- national presentation opportunities
For more information, contact our Admissions team at 888.556.8226, option 1.
Ask a Student
What did you learn in the MSW Trauma Track?
"As a student in the Chamberlain University in MSW program, I gained both the skills and confidence to thoughtfully use a variety of quantitative approaches in my future work. The instructors in each course were patient, kind, and understanding, and highly skilled. Chamberlain University's fantastic MSW program truly changed my future career trajectory for the better."
Peace Izabayo
MSW, August 2021 graduate
Ask a Student
What was your experience in the MSW Trauma Track like?
"The Advanced Standing Trauma focused track was the best decision for me, I had some great knowledgeable and dedicated professors. Each week my understanding of trauma strengthened and gave me a better perspective of how trauma affects many across the lifecourse journey preparing for my upcoming clinical practicum."
Aleatha Mack
MSW Advanced Standing Track, September 2021 graduate
Meet Our Faculty
Chamberlain's Master of Social Work program is led by diverse, active faculty who serve as thought leaders and experts in the social work field. With many years of experience and a passion for making a global impact, our faculty are dedicated to ensuring our students have a meaningful experience throughout the program.
Stacey Borasky Ferguson, EdD, MSW
Dean, Master of Social Work Degree Program
Amanda Morgan-Henry, MSW, LCSW-C
Director, MSW Field Education, College of Health Professions
Linda Quast, MS, MBA, PMP
Faculty Manager, MSW Degree Program, College of Health Professions
Oren Shtayermman, PhD, MSW
Professor, MSW Degree Program, College of Health Professions
Kiana Battle, PhD, LMSW
Assistant Professor, MSW Degree Program, College of Health Professions
Christopher Rocchio, Ph.D., LCSW, CSAC, ICSAC
Assistant Professor, MSW Degree Program
Admissions
*Chamberlain reserves the right to admit candidates with social work licensure from countries outside the U.S. where equivalent standards can be demonstrated. These decisions are made on a case-by-case basis according to the general academic principles of integrity outlined by the Academic Standards committee in the view of the policies regulated by the Council of Social Work Education.
Tuition
Accreditation
Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Chamberlain University confers online degrees from its Main Campus in Addison, IL.
See accreditation and state authorization information or view a full list of program approvals by state.
Chamberlain University’s Master of Social Work Program has achieved Candidacy for Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation.
Candidacy for a master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation indicates that it has made progress toward meeting criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. A program that has attained Candidacy has demonstrated a commitment to meeting the compliance standards set by the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, but has not yet demonstrated full compliance.
Students who enter programs that attain Candidacy in or before the academic year in which they begin their program of study will be retroactively recognized as having graduated from a CSWE-accredited program once the program attains Initial Accreditation. Candidacy is typically a three-year process and attaining Candidacy does not guarantee that a program will eventually attain Initial Accreditation. Candidacy applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.
For more information about social work accreditation, you may contact Accreditation.