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TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES WITH NNU’S MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK DEGREE

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Flexible, Holistic and Accredited: Equip yourself for counseling, advocacy and systemic change.

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A Graduate Social Work Degree That Equips You to Heal & Advocate

Flexible, Compassionate and Rooted in Holistic Care at NNU

Northwest Nazarene University’s Master of Social Work program is crafted for caring professionals who want to change lives in rural, small-town or urban settings. Whether working or family commitments fill your schedule, our flexible delivery (evenings, weekends or online) alongside dedicated faculty support makes it possible to deepen your impact without sacrificing what matters most.

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Graduate Social Work Degrees Online

at Northwest Nazarene University

NNU’s MSW is built for justice-minded practitioners who want to do more than meet needs; they want to transform them. With a curriculum anchored in theory and practice, along with required fieldwork (practicums), you’ll gain real experience in therapeutic, clinical, community and macro settings. Grounded in ethics and holistic learning, the program emphasizes inclusive, culturally responsive care, especially in underserved rural and small-town regions.

Meaningful Impact

Use your MSW to serve individuals, families and communities—addressing mental health, addiction, child welfare, justice systems, schools and policy. Be on the front lines of advocacy and care where people need it most. 

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Professionally Equipped

Through immersive practicums (on-site or virtual), expert faculty mentoring and a cohort learning model, you’ll acquire advanced clinical skills, macro-systems awareness, ethical decision-making and culturally informed practice. 

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Achievement

Complete your degree and step confidently into licensure, specialized roles or leadership in social work. Experience the transformation in your professional identity, purpose and your ability to make a difference.

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Be Empowered

To Pursue Your Passion

Whether your intent is counseling individuals, leading community systems or influencing social policy, NNU’s MSW program equips you with heart, skill and purpose. Prepare to enter the field grounded in holistic care, strengthened in knowledge and committed to justice, compassion and change.

Choose NNU

For Your MSW Degree

At Northwest Nazarene University, your call to serve aligns with your growth in professional excellence. Whether you’re striving to be a clinical therapist, community organizer, policy advocate or a specialist in mental health/addictions:

  • You’ll train in a program accredited by CSWE with rigorous standards.
  • You’ll benefit from flexible schedule formats—weekends, evenings, online options—that work around your life.
  • You’ll join a cohort so you’re supported by peers and mentors from day one.
  • You’ll be prepared to step into roles that demand clinical expertise, community sensitivity and ethical leadership.
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