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= Online Masters of Social Work = An MSW is required to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is the only organization that provides accreditation for Master of Social Work degrees in the United States. All online MSW programs have a field education requirement where students must work at health services agencies in their local area. Programs are typically offered either fully online or as a hybrid, that combines an on-campus method with an online supplement.

General Program Overview
An online MSW program typically requires students to earn 36 to 60 credits depending on traditional or advanced student standing. A full-time student can generally earn a degree in social work in about two years. The cost of an online MSW depends on whether or not the school charges higher tuition for out-of-state students. Some schools charge flat tuition for online students. Total tuition ranges from $11,000 to $39,000 depending on traditional or advanced student standing. Programs are typically partnered with online education companies such as 2U Inc., Academic Partnerships, and Pearson.

A typical online MSW offers degree specializations. Some examples of these include:
 * Clinical Practice
 * Management and Community Practice
 * Policy, Planning, and Administration

National Association of Social Workers
NASW is the largest social work association. Members receive free issues of Social Work journal, discounts for continuing education, Health Insurance Portability and access to conferences.

Council on Social Work Education
CSWE is the nation’s largest accrediting agency, recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. It has more than 2,500 members.

School Social Work Association of America
SSWAA developed the national social emotional learning Common Core standards and fits for social workers interested in enhancing educational communities. Members receive the biweekly newsletter, E-Bell.

Top Online Masters of Social Work Programs

 * Boston University
 * Simmons College
 * University of Southern California
 * Fordham University
 * University of Central Florida
 * University of Denver
 * Fordham University

Job Outlook
The job outlook for Social Work varies but is good overall. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that, in general, employment of social workers will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2024. Graduates are prepared for careers in child, family and school social work; health care; and mental health and substance abuse counseling. The median salary in 2016 for these areas of specialization are $43,250 for child, family and school social work; $42,700 for mental health and substance abuse; and $53,760 for healthcare social work. Some of these careers include:

Employee Assistance Program Counselor
Helps employees and their families deal with a variety of issues surrounding work-related tasks.

Hospice Social Worker
Hospice social workers assist patients and their families with end-of-life care decisions. These social workers must be certified.

Medical Social Worker
Medical social workers oversee the completion of administrative medical tasks and interact with clients personally.

Social Worker
Help identify those who are in need and maintain detailed case files.