Are you interested in improving the quality of life for individuals, families, groups and communities through social work? Widener University offers master and doctoral programs to serve students actively involved or interested in a career in social work as well as those desiring to research, teach and practice advanced clinical skills.
Why study social work at the graduate level at Widener?
• Students benefit from individualized attention from
faculty members who possess a wealth of agency, private practice, and other
clinical experience.
• Flexible class schedules include part- and full-time options, as well as daytime, evening and weekend classes.
• The program is designed to help students compete in a career field that requires up-to-date knowledge and strong practice skills.
• Students and
faculty are diverse in age, ethnicity, experience, work history, and specialization.
• With affiliations throughout the tri-state region and beyond, students can select to complete their field internships in any field of practice and in convenient locations.
What Can I Do With This degree?
The degree opportunities include:
• The
Master’s of Social Work program, offers several certificates and dual degree programs, including the MSW/Pennsylvania
Home and School Visitor Certification, the
MSW/EdD and the
MSW/MEd in Human Sexuality, and the Health Care Management Certificate. The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• The
PhD program, designed for the experienced professional interested in pursuing scholarly research, teaching and/or advanced clinical practice. With classes limited to only one day each week, students can work while pursuing their degree. The program is designed to be completed in five years, including the dissertation.