Social Work On-line Learning

In today's complex and competitive environment, most social work practitioners do not have the time to enroll in courses that require them to drive to campus and complete the required work. Whether it is for personal enrichment, professional advancement, or required continuing education, the School's on-line courses provide opportunities for learning that are bound neither time of day nor by geographic location.

As noted below, the School has already developed five on-line courses, and more will be developed in the future. However, it is NOT possible to complete the entire MSW degree program on-line at MSU. The nature of social work education is such that a major part of the requirements will involve face-to-face work. Even programs that are moving toward the inclusion of on-line courses still require a considerable amount of time in field education. In fact, there are no schools of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education that offer the entire MSW degree program on-line. MSU does offer the MSW degree program in certain locations in Michigan, and you can click here for more information about these programs.

The courses currently available on-line focus on school social work settings, and additional information about the courses is available by using the links below. We invite you to check this page periodically for announcements about new courses added to the list of available on-line offerings.

• Social Work in Educational Settings
• Assessment and Testing in School of Social Work
• School of Social Work Intervention: Children with Special Needs

These three courses have been designed specifically for MSW students or graduates to cover State-designated required areas for students who want to be eligible for State of Michigan approval as a School Social Worker. Additional information is available here.

In addition, there is a "refresher course" for school social workers to update their knowledge and skills:

• Continuing Professional Development Seminar for School Social Workers

Another course of paramount importance for anyone working with children - in or out of the school setting - is:

• Bullets, Bombs, and Bullies: Violence & Safety in American Schools

For more information please contact: