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Online Master of Social Work

A Degree with Purpose

Your Sooner Story Starts Here

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Online Master
of Social Work

A Degree with Purpose

Your Sooner Story
Starts Here

Complete the form below to learn more about our online programs and how to get started.

By clicking “Learn More,” I consent to the University of Oklahoma and its representatives contacting me about educational opportunities via automated calls, text messages (SMS/MMS), and email at the number and email provided. Message and data rates may apply. Consent is not required to attend the University of Oklahoma or to receive information by other means. For details on how OU collects and protects your information, review the Privacy Policy.

Prepare to Change the World

Designed for working professionals eager to make a difference, the online Master of Social Work is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), preparing you to:

  • Positively impact children, families, adults, and communities
  • Advocate for social and economic justice
  • Begin the licensure process in many states (requirements vary by state)

One OU Online, A World of Impact

Expand your career opportunities and create change with a flexible, CSWE-accredited degree from the University of Oklahoma. Sessions are asynchronous and synchronous to ensure a meaningful outcome and connection with faculty and peers and focus on specialized areas like public health, children and families, corrections, disability advocacy, and more through practicums.

Choose from two tracks:

Advanced Standing Track: A 33-hour program for more experienced applicants who earned an undergraduate social work degree within the past seven years.

60-Credit-Hour Track: A 60-hour program for applicants with an undergraduate degree in any field (no BSW required).

An Outcomes-based Curriculum

Engage in a practical learning environment with two meaningful opportunities for hands-on, direct learning within an agency under the supervision of an experienced social worker. Core courses vary by track.

Highlighted Courses Include:

  • Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Social Work with American Indians
Bishop Buck

“Thanks to this program, I am well on my way to realizing my goals in the field of social work, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.”

— Bishop Buck, Master of Social Work, 2024

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*Source: OU Online Graduate Outcomes survey, 2023

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