Master of Social Work (MSW)

The mission of the UAA Master of Social Work (MSW) is to prepare advanced generalist social workers who address health and social issues in Alaska. Alaska’s unique and rich multicultural populations, geographic remoteness, and frontier status allow the real potential for skilled social work professionals to make a profound impact on social, economic, and environmental injustice in our state. The MSW is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The program is reviewed by CSWE for reaffirmation on a regular basis.

The MSW is structured to allow students to participate in part-time or full-time graduate studies plans requiring from one to four years of study. The MSW is an advanced generalist MSW program, and the curriculum has two components: the generalist curriculum and the advanced generalist curriculum. MSW students complete the social work field practicum placements in the generalist curriculum and in the advanced generalist curriculum.

Welcome to Distance Learning at UA. Distance education is an important and growing part of the University of Alaska’s mission. Whether you want to complete your degree, make yourself more marketable, or sharpen a few skills, we can help you achieve your goal.

The three main campuses of the University of Alaska System provide undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, occupational endorsements, and courses, which may be completed entirely online or in blended formats.