Social Work, M.S.W.

Belmont University’s Master of Social Work program (MSW) is a graduate-level program designed to prepare students to work in a variety of social work settings, serving diverse populations and addressing a range of social issues. Graduates of an advanced generalist MSW program are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to practice in an array of contexts, including mental health agencies, health care, schools, and community organizations, where they can address the complex needs of individuals, families, and communities. The Belmont MSW offers a unique focus on trauma informed care and leadership in advocacy practice. The program combines coursework and hands on experience in the field to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively engage in advanced professional practice, lead teams and organizations in the provision of trauma informed services and engage in efforts designed to effect social change. 

In the Belmont School of Social Work, students accepted into the two-year MSW program may request the transfer of up to 15 graduate credit hours, while advanced standing transfer students may request the transfer of up to 9 credit hours. Applicants must have completed their previous coursework at a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited MSW program. The program will determine at its sole discretion what course(s) are eligible for transfer toward the student’s program of study. Eligible transfer course work must have at least a grade of “B” in each course. Students are asked to submit a letter of good standing from the administration of the previous program(s), and a syllabus from each course they are requesting credit from. Transfer applications are evaluated by the MSW admissions committee and approved by the Chair for the School of Social Work.