Prepare for advanced generalist practice as an administrator, social
work practitioner, supervisor, and leader in your community. This
curriculum includes online course work and face-to-face learning
experiences and emphasizes social work practice skills that promote
personal growth and competence in ethics, values, diversity,
ecological perspectives, cultural competence, technology, and
leadership in21st-century advanced generalist practice.
Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels
We have not yet collected enough information
to publish learning outcome data for this program.
Master of Social Work (MSW) specialization
- Master of Social Work
Quality and Professional Relevance
- Capella University’s Master of Social Work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation. For more information about social work accreditation, visit: https://www.cswe.org/Accreditation
- All social work faculty members have a doctoral degree.
- In compliance with CSWE's policy on public disclosure, Capella University posts summary data for the assessment of each of its competencies, identifying the percentage of students achieving each benchmark.
Expected Program Outcomes
- Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly.
- Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice.
- Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments.
- Engage diversity and difference in practice.
- Advance human rights and social and economic justice.
- Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research.
- Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment.
- Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services.
- Respond to contexts that shape practice.
- Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, other professional credentials or salary advancement. It is each learner's responsibility to understand and comply with these requirements. For more information on licensure, see the Licensure section on the School's website.
Counseling and Human Services Master's Degree Graduates
Data from graduates across select Counseling and Human Services masters programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni are using
their degrees.
Career Preparation
Public
Service & Behavioral Sciences Graduates
Career Preparation
Public Services
& Behavioral Sciences Graduates
The skills and knowledge have been immediately applicable to my career: 86%
My degree has positioned me to achieve my professional ambitions: 86%
Capellas competency based curriculum has prepared me for the needs of my profession: 86%
Percentage of respondents who answered
"strongly agree" or "agree"
Source:
Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation.
The data were collected during Q3 2017 - Q1 2018.
Career Preparation
Public
Service & Behavioral Sciences Graduates
Career and Professional
Accomplishments
Public Service & Behavioral Sciences Graduates
Made a significant contribution to my profession: 43%
Successfully changed jobs and-or-careers: 40%
Assumed leadership responsibilities: 40%
Received a salary increase: 43%
Received a promotion: 44%
Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q1 2018.
Counseling and Human Services Master's Degree Graduates
Data from graduates across select Counseling and Human Services masters programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni feel about
Capella and what general skills and abilities they gained.
Satisfaction With Capella
Public
Service & Behavioral Sciences Master's Graduates
Satisfaction with Capella
Public
Service & Behavioral Sciences Master's Graduates
I have or intend to recommend Capella : 81%
I am satisfied with my Capella education : 97%
Capella gave me the most efficient direct path to completing my degree : 96%
Percentage of respondents who answered
affirmatively.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes
Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3
2017 – Q1 2018.
Skills & Abilities
Public
Service & Behavioral Sciences Master's Graduates
Skills & Abilities
Public
Service Leadership and Social and Behavioral Sciences Master's Degree Graduates
Write clearly, accurately, and professionally; use sources appropriately : 100%
Communicate thoughts and ideas in varied settings : 100%
Show ethical conduct reflecting values and beliefs of discipline : 100%
Show knowledge of field; respect contributions of other fields : 100%
Analyze theoretical issues or investigate real-world phenomena, create knowledge : 100%
Locate, evaluate and communicate information; address legal, professional, other issues : 100%
Critically examine, analyze, and evaluate thinking using intellectual standards and creativity : 98%
Critically evaluate, select, and use discipline-appropriate technology : 100%
Show appreciation for group and individual differences : 100%
Demonstrate effective leadership in diverse environments : 95%
Apply the specialized knowledge associated with professional practice area : 100%
Percentage of respondents who rated
themselves as "proficient" or "exceptional" on
ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after
graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q2 2018.
Earn Your Doctoral Degree
Become an expert in your field. Enroll in an online PhD, PsyD, or EdD program at Capella.
"I'm able to talk to victims of domestic violence about how to reduce their likelihood of being a victim. This is a real-world application of the Scholar-Practitioner Model and I am honored to be a part of it."
Jesse Collins, PhD
2010 Graduate
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Specialization in Psychology