University of St. Thomas - Master of Social Work (MSW)

Our nationally-ranked, accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) in clinical practice is available to both full-time students and working professionals throughout the region in weekday/evening and hybrid formats.

For over 25 years, our MSW program has focused exclusively on preparing graduates to become clinical social workers, the largest group of mental health service providers in the nation. Our program is ranked in the top third nationally and is recognized for developing graduates with the skills and competencies to confidently practice with individuals, families and small groups and to maximize their impact in the myriad settings in which clinical social workers are found.

Clinical social work is a rapidly expanding profession, with many areas of practice expected to grow by almost 20 percent in the next decade. Growing areas of clinical practice include:

Health Care; Aging / Gerontology; Child / Family / School; Immigrant / Refugees; Military / Veterans; Mental Health & Substance Abuse; and many more.

Visit our website or contact us at 651-962-5800 / MSWinfo@stthomas.edu to learn more!