Online Social Work Master's Program
The online Social Work Master’s program is a 22-month program designed for social service working professionals at selected agencies.
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 graduate social work programs 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 program designed for social service working professionals at selected agencies. 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 Assessment and Psychopathology Practicum I | Foundation Practice II Research Informed Practice I Practicum II A | Power, Privilege and Oppression Research Informed Practice II Practicum II B |
| 2 | Social Policy Clinical Social Work I Practicum III | Clinical Social Work II Elective Practicum IV | 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.