CSWE Accredited Online MSW Programs
With an online Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Keuka College and your license as a clinical social worker, you can address the growing need in our society for mental health services.
Our CSWE-accredited, fully online MSW degree program focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness, as well as emotional and other behavioral disturbances. Our program is led by active, passionate, social work practitioners with concurrent coursework and field work that connects theory to practice in real time. Upon graduation, you will be fully prepared to pursue licensure as a clinical social worker, allowing you to serve as a mental health provider and accept insurance referrals.
Our Online MSW students benefit from:
- The flexibility of asynchronous learning
- A collaborative online community, where they can build a peer-to-peer network, share ideas and engage in meaningful discussions
- Field placement support services at no additional cost, to assist you in finding field experiences in your area of interest.
In addition to gaining clinical mental health treatment skills, you will benefit from versatile social work knowledge that translates to a range of generalist roles and leadership positions. This program prepares you to work in a variety of fields, including mental health, addiction and substance abuse, family and youth services, community outreach, and more.
MSW - Traditional Track
- Program Length: 2.6 years
- Credit Hours: 60
- Field Hours: 900
- Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- Next start: August 2025
MSW - Advanced Track
- Program Length: 1.7 years
- Credit Hours: 33
- Field Hours: 500
- Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
- Next start: August 2025
MSCHE Accredited
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CSWE Accredited
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Welcome to Keuka College
At Keuka College, we are honored by the past, proud of the present, and focused on the future. Throughout our history, our goal has always been “to bring strength to our nation and to help humanity.” We support strong character and intellectual development, and we align education to career goals through our curriculum and consistent modeling of honest and forthright behavior. By offering quality online classroom education and experiential learning opportunities, we help you fulfill your desire to make a difference to serve the nation and the world.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values Guide Everything We Do
They guide every strategic, operational, and managerial decision we make. They are also the unifying, driving forces reflected in every educational policy and budget development for the benefit of our students.
To create exemplary citizens and leaders to serve the nation and the world.
To bring strength to our nation and help humanity.
We honor our shared values by holding ourselves and each other accountable to:
- Create a strong sense of community.
- Student success: the success of each and every student is prioritized.
- Thoughtful use of our resources, including ourselves.
- Engage with curiosity.
- Open doors to opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions, and we have the answers. Gain confidence about your future and your decision to enroll at Keuka College as you learn more about our online MSW programs, placement services, admission requirements, tuition, and more.
Placement Services
We collaborate with you to find high-quality field placement sites so you can apply what you learn in the online classroom to real-life situations.
Online Experience
It’s never been more convenient to further your education. Coursework is flexible and 100% online to suit your schedule, and cutting-edge technology offers meaningful interactions among students and faculty.
The Importance of CSWE-Accredited MSW Programs
The importance of CSWE accreditation standards extends from the social worker to the client. The most obvious benefit of a degree from a CSWE-accredited MSW program is meeting standards enforced by state licensing boards. Every state requires clinical social workers to hold MSWs from CSWE-accredited universities before licensure.
Graduates of CSWE-accredited programs are trained in key competencies such as ethical practice, cultural responsiveness, advocacy, and evidence-based care. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates a 9% growth, or 64,000 new jobs, for social workers by 2031. A CSWE-accredited degree can help candidates stand out and meet the needs of a growing workforce.
Employers benefit from hiring graduates who have completed accredited field placements and learned from experienced, practicing faculty. These graduates are prepared to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings and step into leadership roles. Agencies, behavioral health clinics, and other employers build on the baseline education from accredited schools with professional development programs. Accredited program graduates can also take leadership positions and innovate new ideas for community challenges.
The most important benefit of a CSWE-accredited degree is a high level of service to clients. Graduates are well-equipped to navigate available resources and provide mental health services after completing rigorous courses of study. Keuka College’s Online MSW program builds on CSWE standards to help students gain the skills and confidence to serve clients effectively. With a strong foundation in research, policy, and clinical practice, graduates are ready to make an immediate impact in their communities.
