Online Social Work Master's Program
The online Social Work Master’s program is a 22-month plan of study designed for social service working professionals at selected organizations in Philadelphia and the surrounding regions.
Pilot Launching Fall 2026
For social service working professionals
Bryn Mawr’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research is launching a pilot online Master of Social Service (MSS) degree program in the fall of 2026. As one of the oldest social work schools in the country, our MSS degree is equivalent to an MSW and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
The online Social Work Master’s program is a 22-month plan of study designed for social service working professionals at selected organizations. The part-time curriculum is built around synchronous, virtual evening classes that emphasize the development of professional skills and in-depth practice experience. Graduates are prepared to become leaders in a variety of social work settings, such as government agencies, health care services, clinical practices, and non-profit organizations.
Program at a Glance
This program is designed as a two-year, cohort-based, part-time program for employees of local social service agencies who can use their work site as a practicum placement. Those admitted to the program are required to follow the 22-month plan of study outlined below. Courses will be offered on Monday and Thursday evenings in a virtual, synchronous format.
MSS Online Pilot Program track: 2 years (18 units/courses)
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| 1 | Trauma Informed Social Work Theoretical Perspectives in Social Work | Foundation Practice 1 Practicum I Power, Privilege and Oppression | Foundation Practice II Practicum II A (.5 course) | Assessment & Psychopathology Practicum II B (.5 course) |
| 2 | Clinical Social Work I Practicum III Social Policy | Clinical Social Work II Practicum IV Research Informed Practice I | Self-paced elective Research Informed Practice II | Self-paced elective Self-paced elective |
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university (accepted students must provide a final degree transcript before matriculating)
- Official transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended
- Completed Pre-Application (contact gradadmissions@brynmawr.edu for more information)
- Admissions interview
Affording Your Degree
As you embark on your graduate school journey, we invite you to look beyond the sticker price, as Bryn Mawr has a long history of providing generous financial support to admitted students. Students typically finance their master's degree through a combination of Bryn Mawr College scholarships, federal student aid, private loans, and employer tuition programs. Admissions decisions are not contingent upon an applicant's level of financial need.
Questions?
Contact Us
General questions about the program or the Graduate School of Social Work & Social Research can be directed to the Office of Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@brynmawr.edu or by phone at 610-526-5100.