Online MSW named #18 in Best Online Master's in Social Work by AccreditedSchoolsOnline.com

Recognized for excellence and achievement in higher education

The social work program at LSU has been recognized for excellence by the Community for Accredited Online Schools (AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org). Details for the rankings can be found on the Best Online Masters in Social Work webpage.

About the MSW Online

The LSU School of Social Work offers an asynchronous MSW Online program with six start dates per year. The Master of Social Work degree attests to the graduate’s preparation for social work practice and achievement at a level of competence sufficient to serve as a basis for a professional career. Students will receive the MSW degree in two years on a full time basis, three-four years on a part time basis or one year for advanced standing. All admission and program requirements are the same for the MSW Online and the Baton Rouge campus. The LSU School of  Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and has been offering graduate education since 1937. 

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About SSW
The LSU School of Social Work (SSW) aspires to be a leading graduate school of social work, a vibrant center of intellectual development, a leader in promoting and supporting diverse communities, and an advocate for an integrated and inclusive model of social work, all within a learning environment that supports best educational practices. The SSW offers a Child and Family Studies (CFS) undergraduate degree, MSW, online MSW, and PhD. SSW is part of the College of Human Sciences & Education. 

Visit the School of Social Work at lsu.edu/chse/socialwork

About CHSE

The College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) is a nationally accredited division of Louisiana State University. The college is comprised of the School of Education, the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development, the School of Kinesiology, the School of Information Studies, the School of Social Work, and the University Laboratory School. These combined schools offer 8 undergraduate degree programs, 18 graduate programs, and 7 online graduate degree programs, enrolling more than 2,020 undergraduate and 879 graduate students. The College is committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching, research, and service and is committed to improving quality of life across the lifespan.

Visit the College of Human Sciences & Education at lsu.edu/chse