Northern Kentucky University (NKU) has grown to become a prominent educational institution offering a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning and practical application, NKU provides students with ample opportunities to engage in real-world experiences, internships, and cooperative education, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future careers.

NKU is renowned for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration. The university's dedicated faculty members are known for their expertise and devotion to student success, providing personalized guidance and mentorship. With state-of-the-art facilities, a rich campus life, and a strong sense of community, NKU is dedicated to preparing students to meet the challenges of the modern world and contribute meaningfully to their chosen fields and society as a whole.

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This online master's program is designed to help you address the needs of vulnerable populations as well as influence public policy and the well-being of your community. Demonstrate leadership and social work values in your profession and community with the Master of Social Work from Northern Kentucky University. In this clinical online program, you will be empowered to advance social and economic justice and graduate ready to improve the quality of life for all people. With an emphasis on clinical behavioral health and community practice, you will learn to engage in professional practice at multiple levels with a wide variety of evidence-informed interventions. The program is CSWE accredited. This flexible master's program is for individuals who have earned an undergraduate degree in a field other than social work. Our online MSW provides the path to help you transition into this sector and take on leadership roles in a clinical setting. Curricula provide the option to add micro-credentials to your expertise by exploring trauma-informed care through a perspective that combines psychology and therapy. Our courses, taught by the same distinguished faculty who teach on campus, will provide you with opportunities to develop, understand, and apply assessment models and treatments in settings such as community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, residential and day treatment facilities, child welfare agencies, and advocacy organizations. Show less