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Online Master of Social Work

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Welcome to the online Master of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno.

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Application Deadline:
December 1, 2025

Classes Start:
January 20, 2026

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Our mission is to create effective, ethical social work leaders and practitioners. We are a constitutionally established land-grant university emphasizing education that best serves the needs of the state, region and nation. Our online Master of Social Work can help you gain the knowledge to address complex problems in diverse environments, including underserved rural communities.
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Recognized as a national Tier 1 University (U.S. News & World Report). No residency required.
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On average, students pay less in tuition than at comparative online MSW programs
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Program designed to prepare students for licensure
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No GRE required
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We’re a top public research university.

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At the University of Nevada, Reno, we care about the science side of social work. Our online Master of Social Work program relies on scientifically supported research and knowledge to prepare you for work across multiple disciplines. We also teach you how to drive change through innovative problem-solving. When you become a social worker, you must be prepared for anything. So our program is structured that way, too.

About advanced generalist practice
Advanced generalist practice (AGP) is the perfect fit for Nevada’s unique urban and rural settings, particularly in areas with limited resources for social programs. The emphasis prepares Master’s in Social Work graduates for working in a variety of situations. Generalists have the advantage of being able to work autonomously with individuals, groups, couples and families, as well as serve as members of integrated multidisciplinary care teams.

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Two paths for earning your master’s in social work.

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Our program is open to applicants with bachelor’s degrees from a variety of fields. It is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and intended to prepare students for social work licensure and any level of practice, including clinical social work. We have designed the program to serve different learning needs, as follows:
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Advanced Standing Program
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This is a 30-credit-hour program for students with a BSW degree. You can graduate in as few as 15 months (four consecutive semesters, including summers).
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Traditional Program
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This is a 60-credit-hour program for students with non-BSW degrees. You can graduate in as few as 8 consecutive semesters including summers (two years and 8 months).