Master of Social Work (MSW)

Specialization in Mental Health, Equity and Well-being

We are now accepting completed applications for enrollment in the Fall 2025 semester! Interested students are encouraged to attend a Rowan Global Information Session and apply on the Rowan Global website. The application deadline for the Fall 2025 semester is March 15, 2025 for priority admissions and July 1, 2025 for regular admissions. We strongly encourage applicants apply as soon as possible to enhance your chances of securing a spot in a cohort.

The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree is highly valued by candidates seeking licensure as a social worker and/or clinical social worker (LSW, LCSW), those planning to pursue a doctoral degree (DSW, PhD), those interested in providing counseling and psychotherapy in any setting, those wanting to work in community mental health, schools, medical and behavioral health hospitals, children and youth services, managed care, and those seeking human service positions in any settings, management and/or administration and more!

At Rowan, the specialization of Mental Health, Equity and Well-being is integrated in all coursework.  Along with a minimum of 59 credits and robust curriculum, students are required to complete a minimum of 900 hours of field education at an approved site to be eligible for an MSW degree. This comprehensive program prepares students to sit for the licensed social work (LSW) exam and start their clinical supervision hours.  These two steps are required for students who wish to take the clinical social work exam to become a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).

Students will receive a comprehensive background in the 9 core competencies of social work, which include:

Social Work Competencies (EPAS, 2022)

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic and Environmental Justice
Competency 3: Engage in Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

If you have any questions about our MSW Program or Field Education, please contact: Program Coordinator- Jade Schutte at socialwork@rowan.edu, Program Director- Dr. Mary K. Tuohy at tuohy@rowan.edu, or Field Education Director-Staci Fattore, LCSW at fattore@rowan.edu.