CCSU Prepares to Launch Master of Social Work Program, Anticipating Job Growth

Central Connecticut State University will be launching a Master of Social Work (MSW) program this fall, with classes on the Central campus, including evening options that will be available.

The mission of the Master of Social Work program at Central is to prepare clinical social work practitioners with the knowledge and skills to specialize in mental health and addiction treatment with individuals, groups, families, and communities.

The program is designed to prepare students to serve clients in a variety of mental health settings, such as hospitals, community mental health centers, school clinics, the criminal justice system, and private practice.

Central officials expect job options to be plentiful for graduates - the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that overall employment for social workers is projected to grow 7 percent by 2032—a rate faster than average for all occupations.

The MSW program is offering two tracks: the Advanced 32-credit program for students who hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Entry-level 64-credit program for students who are beginning their studies in Social Work.

Entry-level applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Applicants for the Advanced program must hold a BSW acquired within the last five years from an accredited program.

A formal interview by the program’s admissions committee will assess prospective students’ application materials and consider any personal or professional attributes and life experiences that may support the student’s success in the field.

Upon graduation, students may immediately apply for state licensure.

Central Connecticut State University is the largest university in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system. In the Spring 2024 semester, Central has 7,496 undergraduate students and 1,770 graduate students. Approximately three-quarters of undergraduate students are full-time, approximately three-quarters of graduate students attend part-time.

The university comprises five academic schools — the School of Business, the School of Engineering, Science, & Technology, the School of Graduate Studies, and the School of Education & Professional Studies, and the Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

To learn more the program, including how to apply; program accreditation; and faculty contact information, go to https://www.ccsu.edu/programs/social-work-msw.