Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Our mission is to train competent and ethical professionals who: embody integrity, value all people, serve their communities, and pursue social justice. Our program is designed for working students with one day a week classes. This allows you to work while you earn a degree and still manage the demands of life.
The BSW and MSW programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Learn about our online Doctor of Social Work program. >
The Wilma Hepker School of Social Work and Sociology offers a Master of Social Work degree that is offered on two campuses: College Place, WA; Billings, MT.
What is the difference between Advanced Standing and Regular Standing?
- Advanced Standing: Must hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a CSWE accredited program with a graduation date within the past 5 years. A cumulative GPA of 3.0+ is also required. 4 quarters long.
- Regular Standing: Open to all majors with an accredited bachelor’s degree by the time your MSW program begins. The Regular Standing MSW program option is designed for students who do not have a baccalaureate degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program, or who do not meet the other admission requirements for the Advanced Standing program. Achieve a 2.75 minimum GPA for admission.
Program Highlights
- Clinical emphasis (learn therapy and counseling skills)
- Advanced standing 1 year option for BSW graduates*
- Licensed clinical faculty, active in their communities
- In-person, Monday classes, one-day-a-week
- No entrance exam or statistics course required
*Must hold Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited program with a graduation date within the past 5 years and GPA of 3.0+.
Preferential Deadline
May 1
All admission documents must be in to guarantee a slot (if eligible).May 31
Ballmer Behavioral Health Scholarship application deadline. Must be accepted or have admissions file completed for review by this date.
Final Application Deadline
August 30
Master of Social Work scholarship opportunities at Walla Walla University
Our M.S.W. scholarship page details funding opportunities like the Ballmer and School Social Work scholarships. Explore how to make your Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) education more affordable!
Credits and Format
Format
Classes will be offered face-to-face on Mondays beginning Fall 2023.
Credits and Length
- Regular standing track
- 79 credits
- 300 field hours in generalist setting
- 600 practicum hours in advanced clinical setting.
- 2 year minimum
- 79 credits
- Advanced standing track (for BSW graduates from an accredited school with a 3.0+ GPA)
- 49 credits
- 600 supervised practicum hours in advanced clinical setting
- 1 year minimum
MSW Curriculum Plan
Download a pdf version of our curriculum plan. View course descriptions in the Walla Walla University Graduate Bulletin
Tuition
Loan repayment as low as $375 per month if using financial aid.*
- Tuition is $695 per credit hour
- Scholarships, Grants, Financial aid, Stafford Loans and ‘pay-as-you-go’ plans are available.
- Master of Social Work Child Welfare Training Grant (available only at Billings, MT extension program)
- Learn more about finances for graduate students >
| Advanced Standing | Regular Standing | Ballmer Scholarship Recipient | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $695 per credit | $695 per credit | $695 per credit |
| General Fees | $363 per year | $363 per year | $363 per year |
| Books | $1500 per year | $1500 per year | $1500 per year |
| Miscellaneous | $300 per year | $300 per year | $300 per year |
| Scholarships/Grants | Up to $3,600 per year | Up to $3,600 per year | Up to $25,750 per year |
| Estimated Total | $32,618 | $53,468 | $5,631 - $10,168 |
Campuses
In addition to the main campus in College Place, Washington, the Master of Social Work degree is offered on the Billings, Montana campus.
The Walla Walla University Master in Social Work (MSW) program in Montana offers the same graduate curriculum that is offered on the main campus in College Place, Washington. The focus of the program is advanced clinical practice. Students may take electives in areas such as addictions, aging, child welfare, children and families, mental health, medical social work, and school social work.
An MSW can be earned in six quarters. A four quarter advanced standing program is also available to BSW graduates who have graduated from a CSWE accredited institution.
College Place
418 SW Davis Ave.
College Place, WA 99324