Master of Social Work (MSW)

Master of Social Work (MSW)

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“I wanted to be part of a profession that involves helping people. That is literally how the social work profession is described. Since I graduated from King in the spring of 2021, I knew that I wanted to continue at King. I also knew that it was a brand-new program, which I liked. The professors are very understanding and helpful. I have loved my journey so far, and I am excited to see how my last year goes!”

 

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King University’s fully online Master of Social Work (MSW) program is based on our nationally recognized, CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. Built to help working adults balance multiple demands, the program offers applicants further experience and specialization in their careers.

 

Tennessee residents who want to earn their MSW at King can now apply for the Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways scholarship, which provides up to $30,000 in tuition aid over a two-year period. More details and the portal to apply are available here.

 

Inspiration and Mission

King University and the Social Work programs are committed to meeting the needs of our students, clients within our home region, and communities across the U.S. The mission of our MSW program aligns both with the King University mission as well as the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics:

“We prepare thoughtful, resourceful, and responsible advanced level social work practitioners for far-reaching service and leadership. This mission is achieved through a commitment to the values and ethics of the Social Work profession, and a focus on service and justice for vulnerable and oppressed populations in the context of a Christian academic community.”

Overview

King’s MSW degree is offered via two enrollment options:

Foundational

  • For candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than social work
  • Full-time students may be able to graduate in as little as 22 months

Advanced Standing

  • For candidates with an undergraduate social work degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program
  • Available to alumni of the King University BSW program
  • Full-time students can graduate in as little as 12 months

Licensure and accreditation-related matters dictate the timing of Foundational and Advanced Standing student enrollment.

Leadership

The MSW program’s founding coordinator is Clifford Rosenbohm, Ph.D. Rosenbohm is well respected in the Social Work academic community and has served significant leadership roles in the discipline including as Director of Field Instruction, Department Chair, MSW Program Director, and Director of a School of Social Work. He has also worked extensively on the accreditation side of social work education and currently serves as a Commissioner on the executive committee of the Commission on Accreditation, CSWE. Additionally, he serves on Social Work Professional Accreditation Council of the Council of Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).

Rosenbohm leads King’s national search to bring well-qualified, Christ-centered, and student-focused faculty to the program for both leadership and teaching roles.

Handbook and Field Education Manual

Learn more about the King University Master of Social Work program by reading the handbook.

For our Field Education Manual, click here.

Accreditation

King University’s Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA).

Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the BOA indicates that it meets or exceeds standards of program quality evaluated through a peer review accreditation process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the BOA has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).

Accreditation applies to all program options, which includes locations and delivery methods.

Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.

Assessment of Student Learning outcomes – Form AS4(M)

Social Work Licensure

View State Authorization & Professional Licensure Programs

Meet the Faculty
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Denise Anderson
Professor of Social Work
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Hilary Cobb
Assistant Professor of social work
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Sean St. Jean
Assistant Professor and Director of MSW Field Education
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Johnny Jones
Associate Professor of social work
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Clifford Rosenbohm
Professor of Social Work, MSW Program Coordinator
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Lisa P. Sherfey
Assistant Professor of Social Work and Director of Field Education