34 or 62 credits, full-time or part-time
Afternoon and/or evening classes
In-person and online class options
Field experience
Curriculum: The MSW program offers students a supportive and individual education in the classroom and in Field Education. Our cutting-edge trauma-competent curriculum prepares clinical, school, and administrative practitioners with the necessary trauma competencies to deliver high-quality, responsive services.
Program options:
- 34 credits if you have an undergraduate degree in social work (BSW)
- 62 credits if you have an undergraduate degree outside of social work
- Full-time or Part-time
Course Delivery:
- Courses are 8 weeks or 16-weeks long and taught on-campus and online formats
- Classes are offered with a blend of classroom instruction, face-to-face activities, simulations, and field placements in the community.
- The Newman University MSW program is offered at the Wichita main campus and beyond through our Online MSW program.
Catholic Identity: With a strong liberal arts foundation, our curriculum honors the richness and vitality of our Catholic intellectual heritage while affirming the value of dialogue involving persons of varied cultures and religious traditions.
Advanced Standing
Undergraduate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
Entry Terms: Summer, Fall
Tracks: Full-time, Part-time
Program Length:12-24 months
Foundational Standing
Undergraduate degree in a major other than social work.
Entry Term: Fall
Tracks: Full-time, Part-time
Program Length:2-4 years
Accreditation Info
Per the requirement of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation's (COA) recognizing body, the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and accreditation standard 4.0.3, programs must post Form AS-4 (M) publicly on its website and routinely up-date (minimally every 2 years) its findings.
Newman University's MSW assessment plan and data are available by selecting the button below.
Click to View the 2021-2022 Form AS-4(M) Assessment Data
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Newman University's Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and meets the requirements to apply for licensing examinations in Kansas.
Please be aware that state requirements for licensure may vary, and it is the individual’s responsibility to comply with those requirements. Students who plan to practice in states outside Kansas are encouraged to contact their state’s social work licensing board to identify other requirements for licensure
If you need assistance in contacting the appropriate state credentialing board or for questions regarding your program of study, please contact: MSW Program Director Yelando Johnson 316.942.4291 Ext. 2326 [email protected]
Master of Social Work
- Master of Social Work - Trauma Competent Focus
- Master of Social Work - School Social Work Focus
- Master of Social Work - Social Work Administration Focus
School Social Work
Program Handbook
Field Education
MSW Student Community
Meet Our Faculty & Staff
Graduate Social Work
Quality education begins with quality teachers. Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a rewarding career in social work. Teaching high academic and practice standards through proven methods, evidence-based knowledge, and hands-on experience, our faculty shape the study of social welfare and the practice of social work. They are committed to nurturing culturally competent and skilled, trauma-competent social work professionals.
Career Outlook
As a diverse helping profession with career opportunities in multiple sectors, social workers are involved in helping individuals or groups cope with overcoming problems in their everyday lives. Licensed social workers are commonly responsible for assessing clients’ needs, developing improvement plans, referring clients to community resources, responding to crisis situations, and advocating for human rights.
The median annual wage for social workers was $51,760 in May 2020.
Employment of social workers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.
+15%
Mental health and substance abuse
+13%
Child, family, and school social worker
+13%
Healthcare social workers
+6%
Social workers, all others
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program
Program Outcomes
Per the requirement of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation's (COA) recognizing body, the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and accreditation standard 4.0.3, programs must post Form AS-4 (M) publicly on its website and routinely up-date (minimally every 2 years) its findings.
Newman University's MSW assessment plan and data are available by selecting the button below.
Click to View the 2021-2022 Form AS-4(M) Assessment Data