Academic Programs of Study
Social Work
Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Leading social work program in Northeast Pennsylvania
- Full and part-time programs with evening and weekend classes
- 2 locations: Scranton, Lehigh Valley
- Convenient, flexible field placements
- Dual degree programs
Multiple Options to Earn a Master Degree in Social Work
Since opening its doors in 1969, Marywood's School of Social Work has educated more than 4,000 social workers, making it the leading provider of social work education in Northeast Pennsylvania. Our MSW program is perfect for both those entering the social work field and current practitioners looking for advanced education.Convenient Full and Part-time Programs
Our MSW program is convenient and flexible. Full-time, part-time, and weekend programs are available at 2 locations in Pennsylvania:
- Scranton (Marywood University)
- Lehigh Valley (DeSales University)
Field Placements
Our MSW program pairs traditional classroom courses with hands-on field placements to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist diverse populations of people. Students are placed in a variety of social service agencies throughout Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.
We will assist you in selecting an appropriate and convenient field placement. If you work at a social service agency, you may be able to complete your field work there.
Dual Degree Programs
We also offer dual degree programs for those interested in both advanced social work training and expertise in administration and management. You can earn two master's degrees in less time than it would take to complete them separately, by pairing the MSW with one of the follow related degrees:
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA)
- Master of Art (MA) in Clinical Counseling (through a partnership with Moravian Theological Seminary)
- Master of Divinity (through a partnership with Moravian Theological Seminary)
More About This Degree
- Learn more about this program or visit the School of Social Work website.
- College of Health and Human Services
- 60 Credit Hours Required
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This program is accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education
The Masters and Baccalaureate of Social Work degree programs in the School of Social Work are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Christina C. Gigler, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Assistant Professor of Practice; Coordinator of Lehigh Valley MSW Program
Our MSW program is designed for those just entering the social work field and current practitioners alike. If you're new to the field of social work, an MSW degree will prepare you for advanced social work practice in a variety of settings:
- Social service agencies
- Hospitals and treatment centers
- Nursing homes
- Local, state, and federal government
- Prisons and correctional facilities
- Elementary and secondary schools
- Nonprofit organizations
If you are a practicing social worker, an MSW degree will make you more qualified for supervisory and administrative positions.
Specific Program Requirements
Before registering for field work, students must obtain a criminal background check, FBI clearance, and child abuse clearance. In addition, agencies may require a medical exam, drug test, or immunizations.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- “B” average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work
- Completed application
- Essay
- Official, sealed transcripts
- Two or three letters of recommendation
Find Your Counselor
Jason Thiel
Graduate Admissions Counselorjmthiel@marywood.edu
Phone: 570-348-6211 ext 2591
About me: I joined the Marywood Admissions team in the summer of 2013. I was born and raised in Scranton, PA and earned my BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management from Marywood University. I have over 8 years of admissions experience and love helping students and families find the right educational fit.
My interests: I enjoy spending time with my children, whether it's basketball and softball games for my daughter, or baseball and basketball with my son. I also enjoy, coaching youth sports, traveling, Phillies baseball, Syracuse basketball, and Dolphins football. You may also find me watching reruns of Animal Planets TV show, Finding Bigfoot!
My favorite thing about Marywood: The feel!! I love walking around campus and talking to students and meeting with staff & faculty. It’s a beautiful campus spread out over 115 acres but still has that small hometown feel to it.
My favorite place at Marywood: There isn’t a place I don’t like. If I had to pick it would have to be the Rotunda. It is beautiful and I went from studying in it as a student to now walking through it on my way to my office in the admissions department.
You’d never guess: I have trained for and completed 5 Marine Corp Marathons and my goal is 20. Why I torture myself I do not know.
Best advice: Do your homework. Find a school you love and a major that you are excited about. Do truly what you love because you will work for 40-50 years of your life and LIVE YOUR PASSION.
