The mission of the Master s Degree in Social Work program is to prepare students for specialized advanced-level self-critical accountable and autonomous practice with oppressed at risk and vulnerable populations The program provides a rigorous intellectual base an opportunity for effective skill development and an educational perspective that views human diversity as desirable and enriching to society Students are equipped with the knowledge skills and values appropriate to the social work profession the conceptual base of professional social work the broad-based research strategies of the field and the various social work roles and intervention strategies used in social work practice

You can work in hospitals, nursing homes, governmental agencies, schools,  mental health centers, home care agencies, and rehabilitation agencies. 

Graduates of the joint Master of Social Work program hold a variety of positions in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The alumni roster includes directors of local agencies and other nonprofit organizations, as well as program planners and managers working in a broad spectrum of human service agencies.

The priority application deadline for summer admission is January 15; late applications will be reviewed but may be subject to a later start date. February 28 is the deadline for fall admission. Submit materials to the Cleveland State University Graduate Admissions Office. Students are expected to adhere to the program format under which they were admitted (day/evening, full-time/part-time, advanced standing). Any changes in this admission status will be based on the program's ability to accommodate the change. Changes must be requested before the beginning of the academic year.

All students must gain admission to the Program in order to earn the MSW degree. There is no foreign language requirement for admissions. For international students, the minimum combined score on the internet TOEFL exam is 78 including at least 20 in reading, 21 in listening, 17 in writing, and 20 in speaking. Only official test scores received directly from ETS are accepted. No academic credit is given for work or life experience. Students applying prior to completing their bachelor degree must provide evidence of successful completion of their degree prior to beginning the MSW program.

Tuition fee-2 years$42,000

Total fee-2 years$82,000