When pondering a Master of Social Work online degree, you should identify your goals and your career aspirations to help find the right program for you.
If you are driven to help others, Boise State University’s Master of Social Work Online will prepare you to thrive as a professional social worker.
You will learn to advocate for underrepresented and vulnerable populations across a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances. Plus, you will learn to help clients develop the tools they need to improve their life quality and empower them to meet their own needs.
So, what are the key things to know about Boise State’s Master of Social Work Online before enrolling?
Accessible and affordable: The program’s 100% online format allows you to engage with Boise State’s respected faculty while maintaining personal and professional responsibilities. You can access the same rigorous, competitive curriculum with maximum flexibility, with no out-of-state tuition.
Tailored pathways: This program offers the Master of Social Work Online and the advanced standing Master of Social Work Online. The former is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in other disciplines and want to transition to social work. The latter option serves students who graduated from an accredited undergraduate social work program. It focuses on advanced-level coursework and has a shorter completion time, offering a streamlined path to graduation.
Close to home: You can complete your field work within your community, allowing you to deepen your understanding of local needs, build meaningful relationships and strengthen the connection to your community. It may also open doors to employment after graduation.
Tradition of excellence: The Master of Social Work Online is nationally recognized for its affordability, academic quality, high retention and graduation rates and its commitment to continuous improvement.
Ethical commitment: Boise State’s faculty, staff and students follow the Social Work Code of Ethics to ensure top-quality care while promoting dignity, privacy and respect for all individuals regardless of their personal beliefs.
Professional standards: The Master of Social Work Online prepares you for real-world practice by emphasizing professional standards like respect for every client, ethical conflict resolution and supportive peer relationships.
Distinguished accreditation: The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation, which confirms Boise State’s commitment to meeting and exceeding educational standards, providing you with a reputable, high-quality learning experience.
Versatile career options: The Master of Social Work Online opens doors to diverse career opportunities across industries, including roles such as addiction counselor, behavioral health consultant, clinical therapist, family advocacy representative, guidance counselor, non-profit manager and more.
Field coordination: Boise State’s dedicated field coordination services will help you secure practicum placements in your communities. This personalized support, which is not available in many social work programs, ensures you are well-prepared to contribute meaningfully while meeting the needs of local agencies.
These factors combine to make Boise State’s Master of Social Work Online an ideal choice for you to lay the groundwork for a meaningful career, like it is for student Lisa Hayden-Gray.
“I learned a lot about applying research to modalities,” she said. “I had to do a lot of research to figure out what worked. It gave me more of a broader education and I know more about social workers and what they do.
“Hospice is an area of social work I am interested in, but it’s not what I want to do. Another great thing about the social work degree is there are a thousand other things I could do with it.”
Learn more about the social work program
Earning a Master of Social Work Online from Boise State University can open doors to new opportunities and a brighter future — and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re exploring if an online degree is right for you or need help transferring credits, connecting with a student success coach is the perfect first step.
Ready to learn more? Attend one of our online information sessions or contact a student success coach today.