Study MVNU’s Master of Social Work Online in Cleveland, Ohio
Do you feel the call to serve your community in a deeper way? The mission behind Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s online Cleveland MSW program is to empower working adults to take the next step in their social work journey without putting life on hold.
Designed for professionals in and around Cleveland, Ohio, this flexible, faith-based Master of Social Work program prepares you to lead with compassion and confidence. Whether you're already working in human services or seeking a new path in behavioral health or education, you can earn your MSW entirely online while staying rooted in your Cleveland community.
Why Cleveland Students Choose MVNU’s MSW Program
Choosing an MSW program in Cleveland isn’t just about convenience. It’s about finding the right fit for your values, goals, and lifestyle. At MVNU, our online MSW is built for Cleveland working adults who want to lead with purpose and grow in both skill and spirit. You’ll experience small class sizes, a supportive Christian community, and the flexibility to learn on your schedule.
This is a program where you’ll be known by name, mentored by experienced faculty, and encouraged to shine personally, professionally, and spiritually.
It is worth noting that the Master of Social Work at MVNU is currently in candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). If full accreditation is achieved, students enrolled during this candidacy period will be retroactively recognized as graduating from a CSWE-accredited program.
Curriculum stats/highlights
Additional Courses
| Required MSW Courses | Credit Hours |
| Entering the Social Work Profession | 3 |
| Introduction to Social Welfare Policy | 3 |
| Direct Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups | 3 |
| Social Work Macro Practice | 3 |
| Social Justice & Advocacy Practice | 3 |
| Culturally Competent Practice | 3 |
| Research Methods in Social Work | 3 |
| Human Behavior in the Social Environment Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Foundation Practicum 1 | 1.5 |
| Foundation Practicum 2 | 1.5 |
| Foundation Practicum 3 | 1.5 |
| Foundation Practicum 4 | 1.5 |
| Foundation Seminar I (once every other week) | 0.25 |
| Foundation Seminar 2 (once every other week) | 0.25 |
| Foundation Seminar 3 (once every other week) | 0.25 |
| Foundation Seminar 4 (once every other week) | 0.25 |
| Total Hours | 31 |
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| Advanced Clinical Social Work Skills | 3 |
| Global Social Problems | 3 |
| Spirituality in Social Work Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| Psychopathology & Deviance | 3 |
| Evaluating Social Work Programs | 3 |
| Advanced Practicum I | 1.5 |
| Advanced Practicum 2 | 1.5 |
| Advanced Practicum 3 | 1.5 |
| Advanced Practicum 4 | 1.5 |
| Advanced Seminar I (once every other week) | 0.25 |
| Advanced Seminar 2 (once every other week) | 0.25 |
| Advanced Seminar 3 (once every other week) | 0.25 |
| Advanced Seminar 4 (once every other week) | 0.25 | 9 Hour Concentration | 9 |
| Total Advanced Track Hours | 31 |
| Total Standard Track Hours | 62 |
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The Online MSW Program with Cleveland Working Adults in Mind
You’re already making a difference in your job, your family, and your community. Now you’re ready to take the next step. MVNU’s online MSW program is designed to meet you there. With fully digital courses and asynchronous learning, you can study when it works for your schedule.
This program was built with the realities of Cleveland professional life in mind. You don’t need to commute or relocate to earn a respected graduate degree. You’ll also receive support with field placements in your own area, so your real-world experience is relevant to where you live and work.
Your MSW Career Path in Cleveland Starts Here
Our MSW Cleveland, Ohio, program prepares you for a lifetime of impact.
At MVNU, your online master’s degree opens doors to diverse and meaningful roles across social work practice. Graduates are equipped to serve in clinical, educational, medical, and administrative settings, with the skills to lead and the compassion to serve.
Career paths include:
- Clinical Social Worker or Therapist
- School Social Worker
- Medical Social Worker
- Social Work Supervisor or Administrator
- Faculty Member or Researcher
Whether you plan to support families, advocate for mental health, or shape social policy, your online MSW from MVNU prepares you to grow with confidence, right here in your own community.
Make a Difference in Your Community With a Cleveland MSW Degree
With our online MSW program, you're preparing to meet real needs in Cleveland. Cleveland is home to a wide network of hospitals, schools, and nonprofit organisations that depend on skilled, compassionate social workers.
Many MVNU graduates go on to serve in settings such as:
- Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth
- Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services
- Local school districts and educational agencies
- FrontLine Service and The Centers
- Faith-based and community outreach organizations
Whether your heart is in mental health, crisis response, education, or child welfare, your training at MVNU positions you to serve where you’re most needed. This is a Cleveland MSW program with a purpose.
Your Experience As a Cleveland MSW Student Online
In this online MSW program, Cleveland students join a small cohort of peers who share their values, goals, and drive. You’ll move through the program together, building a network of like-minded individuals as you go.
Courses are fully online, allowing you to complete your studies around your existing schedule as a professional. But you are not going through the program alone. You benefit from regular virtual meetups and personalized faculty mentorship.
This is a faith-informed, community-supported experience designed to help you grow. At MVNU, you’ll be encouraged to pursue your calling with clarity, compassion, and Christ-centered purpose.
Step Into Your Calling with an Online Cleveland MSW
With MVNU’s online Cleveland MSW program, you don’t have to choose between your life and your purpose. You can grow in your profession while staying grounded in your faith and your community.
Apply today and take the next step toward a career of impact, service, and hope, right where you are.
Master of Social Work is currently in candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA).
Students that are admitted to pre-candidate programs in the fall (or later) of the academic year in which the program is granted candidacy status will be retroactively recognized as graduates from a CSWE-BOA accredited program as long as the program attains initial accreditation. Candidacy is typically a 3-year process and attaining candidacy does not guarantee that a program will eventually attain initial accreditation.
Candidacy applies to all program options, which includes locations and delivery methods.
Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.
Review our program’s candidacy status in CSWE’s Directory of Accredited Programs. For more information about social work accreditation, contact CSWE’s Department of Social Work Accreditation.
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