Why Florida State University College of Social Work?

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If you're considering entering the social work field, one of the most important choices you will make is *where* to earn your degree, be it your BSW, your MSW, or your Ph.D. in Social Work. With the many Colleges of Social Work in the nation, why choose Florida State University?

If you are a resident of Florida, FSU College of Social Work's in-state tuition is an obvious benefit. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the FSU College of Social Work #33 in the nation, and #1 in Florida

The FSU College of Social Work offers an on-campus BSW program and an MSW program that is both on-campus and online. The MSW program can be full-time or part-time, Advanced Standing (for those with a BSW), or Traditional (for those with a non-BSW college degree). 

Because online students can feel less a part of the school community than on-campus students, the faculty and administration of the FSU College of Social Work work hard to ensure that all students feel a sense of connection. Online students are mentored and supported every step of their educational journey at the College of Social Work. Additionally, below are more compelling reasons to consider Florida State University’s Online MSW program, according to HumanServicesEdu.org.

  • It is ranked in the Top 25 Best Value Social Work Programs by Kiplinger Personal Finance
  • The Office of Professional Development offers an online job board and provides assistance to alumni through the social worker licensing process
  • An assigned Student Success Advisor will be on call to assist you at every point through the program, from online enrollment to field placement support

As the first university in the United States to offer an online Master of Social Work, you had to know that FSU was going to make our list of top programs. With 100 years of social welfare courses behind them as well as that extensive online class experience, it’s easy to see how the school makes the number one position in the state in the U.S. News & World Report ranking of online MSWs, but it’s even more impressive that it attains that position while also being one of the lowest cost, best value programs in the country. You’ll also find learning at FSU is conducted in a warm, caring, collaborative environment. It takes extra effort and expert instructors working in an online setting to deliver that kind of experience, and the strength of the social work community at FSU is unmatched. A diverse cohort brings amazing life histories and professional experience to the program, each of them with something new to teach you, just as your own valuable history will contribute to the growth and education of others in the program.

If you're considering Florida State University College of Social Work, feel free to email brevardnet@csw.fsu.edu to have your questions answered, or check out the FSU College of Social Work website for more information.