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About Master of Social Work

Be the Change You WAnt to See

Creating tomorrow's change, today.

UW-Green Bay's MSW program prepares students for advanced-practice social work. We emphasize social work with vulnerable families, social justice advocacy, and leadership. The program offers Advanced Generalist specialization with an Individualized Area of Emphasis option. This allows students to gain knowledge and skills needed for their career path in wide array of Social Work practice areas.

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An MSW Degree That Fits Your Life

Courses are offered in the daytime and evening, and consist of a combination of in-person, hybrid and online.

Cohort Model

The MSW Program utilizes a cohort model which highlights building and maintaining student-to-student and faculty-to-student relationships.

Why an MSW  

Flexible

The MSW Program offers a part-time and full-time option for both the generalist and specialized curriculum.

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Research

The full curriculum can be completed in 56 credits; advanced standing can be completed in 30 credits.

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Joshua Andreini

Empowering
Veterans

“I had interest in psychology and counseling and wanted to work with military veterans... After learning about the variety of specialty and subareas of social work, and the values, ethics, and structural organization governing NASW, I knew social work was the field for me.”

Joshua Andreini, MSW, LCSW
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Wisconsin Veterans Village Association, Green Bay, WI

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Field Work

A field practicum provides each graduate with applied experience in advanced social work practice.

Field Placement  

MSW Student Kenny Cyracus presenting his research on rehabilitating children, youth and families

Research

The major final project for the MSW Program consists of an evidence-based Poster presentation at the annual UW-Green Bay Social Work Symposium.

Our Research  

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Social Justice

The UW-Green Bay MSW Program focuses on multi-cultural practice, social justice, leadership and advocacy.

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Make Your Own Emphasis

Students have the option to identify and develop an Individualized Area of Emphasis which allows them to gain depth of knowledge and skills in a self-selected area of social work practice. This emphasis is accomplished through coursework, electives and specialized field placements.

  • healthcare
  • child welfare
  • social policy
  • older adults
  • domestic violence
  • corrections
  • mental health
  • schools
  • behavioral health

Explore your options  

Annual Social Work Symposium

Annual Symposium & Celebration

Celebrating the success of our students.

The 2024 Social Work Symposium and Celebration will be on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Phoenix Rooms A, B and C. The Symposium will be from 2:00-3:00 pm and the Celebration will take place from 3:00-4:00 pm.

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18+ Years of
history

Preparing advanced-level change agents.

The UW-Green Bay Master of Social Work Program originated in fall of 2003 as a collaborative effort with UW-Oshkosh. In 2015, UW-Green Bay launched its solo program. The MSW program has maintained consistent accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) throughout those years and has successfully prepared hundreds of advanced level social workers for practice throughout northeast Wisconsin and beyond.

Learning Outcomes  

Knowledge is Power

We provide upskilling, reskilling and new skilling.

When it comes time to earn continuing education, remember that UW-Green Bay is accredited by the state of Wisconsin to deliver eligible courses for social workers and other licensed therapists.

Ethics & Boundaries

We provide high-quality and accessible classes that provide a framework for ethical decision-making and a best practice model to address boundary-related issues.

Enhance Your Career

Special Topics

We develop courses that address the many factors that might influence the client relationship, including grief, trauma, end of life, mental health and distinct client groups.

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We're here to answer your questions. For more information on UW-Green Bay's Master of Social Work program, how to get started, or any other needs, please contact us.

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