Clarke College

Programme overview

The MSW at Clarke University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and emphasizes integrated health social work practice with attention to underserved areas. The curriculum pairs classroom learning with community-connected field placements and faculty mentorship. Pathways include an Advanced Standing option (1 year full‑time, 2 years part‑time) and a Traditional Weekday pathway (2 years full‑time, 3 years part‑time).

What you'll study

The program builds clinical knowledge, ethical and culturally sensitive practice, and applied skills through coursework and practice. Specific factual elements include a total of 57 credit hours for the full MSW (30 credits for Advanced Standing entrants) and a required sequence of field education: over 400 hours of generalist field placement in year one and 500 hours of specialized field practice in later study. Specialized practice areas may include mental health, substance abuse, youth and senior services, among others.

Entry requirements

Applicants are reviewed individually. To apply you must submit the graduate application form and other required documents; once the application is complete, Clarke will contact you for an interview. Applications and deposits should be submitted by June 1 to guarantee a fall MSW field placement.

Career prospects

Graduates enter clinical social work and a range of community roles. Reported examples of positions held by alumni include:

• Mental health therapists or counselors
• Substance abuse prevention and treatment providers
• Homelessness outreach case managers
• Adoption advocates
• Youth and senior services providers
• Domestic violence advocates
• Researchers

The program reports a recent ASWB master's exam pass rate of 95.5% for students from 2018–2021 and highlights a low average faculty‑to‑student ratio (9:1) and established community partnerships for placements.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Clarke indicates the MSW is affordable and that financial aid is available; prospective students should consult Clarke's admissions and financial aid offices and the Academic Catalog for specific scholarships, aid packages, and tuition details.