Shape Lives in Your Community with MVNU’s Online MSW in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is a city built on innovation, care, and community, and it needs social workers who reflect those same strengths. Whether you’re already working in healthcare, education, or community outreach, Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s program for those interested in a Columbus MSW degree gives you the tools to elevate your impact without stepping away from your life.
This online Master of Social Work program is grounded in Christian values and designed for busy professionals. It’s your opportunity to serve with greater leadership and compassion. This program prepares for long-term influence, right here in Central Ohio.
The MSW Program for Columbus Professionals
Social work is about service and trust. In a growing city like Columbus, communities need practitioners who have the right skills to make a difference while being committed to their mission. Our online MSW program in Columbus prepares you to become that kind of professional.
You’ll gain the tools to lead in clinical, school, and nonprofit settings, guided by Christian values and mentored by experienced faculty. Small class sizes and real-world field placements help you grow your confidence and your credibility.
The online MSW program is currently in candidacy for accreditation with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Students enrolled during the candidacy period will be recognized as graduates of an accredited program if we receive full accreditation.
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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Choose An Online MSW Program for Columbus Lifestyle
Columbus professionals juggle demanding careers, family commitments, and community involvement. Our online Columbus MSW program is built around that reality.
All coursework is fully online and delivered asynchronously. This means you can progress through your degree during your spare time, without affecting your work or family time.
You’ll also benefit from tailored field placements right here in Columbus. That means your practical experience stays relevant to the networks and challenges you understand best.
Through it all, you’ll be encouraged by faith-based instruction that weaves Christian values into every discussion. This is social work education designed for Columbus working adults, so you can grow in expertise without growing away from your community.
Local Employers and Social Work Careers for Columbus MSW Graduates
Columbus social service providers need well-prepared professionals to meet the growing demand. With a Columbus MSW degree, you’ll be equipped to serve in the local organizations that drive change.
You might support children and families through Franklin County Children Services.
You can provide emergency mental health services with Netcare Access, or help patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital navigate complex care plans.
Organizations like Equitas Health and Columbus City Schools also rely on social workers to support communities and improve systems from within.
MVNU’s online MSW program prepares you for roles such as:
- Clinical Social Worker, to provide therapy and develop treatment plans for individuals, families, or groups
- Medical Social Worker, to guide patients through care decisions and support their emotional well-being
- School Social Worker, to advocate for students facing behavioral or academic challenges
- Administrator or Supervisor, to lead teams and programs with empathy and expertise
- Faculty or Researcher, to shape future practitioners or inform policy through applied research
Choose MVNU’s Faith-Filled, Flexible MSW Experience in Columbus
Our MSW program for Columbus working adults ensures you’re always part of a purpose-driven community that sees your potential.
You’ll move through the program with a small cohort of peers who understand the challenges of working and studying at the same time.
Faculty mentors bring real-world expertise into every course. This is because we are committed to supporting you, academically, professionally, and spiritually.
When you choose MVNU, you benefit from:
- 100% online coursework with asynchronous flexibility
- Field placements based in your Columbus community
- A cohort model that encourages connection and accountability
- Individual attention from professors who care about your growth
- Christ-centered values that shape your personal and professional development
At MVNU, we walk alongside you every step of the way.
Apply to MVNU’s Online Columbus MSW Now
Your community needs compassionate leaders. With MVNU’s Columbus MSW, you can prepare to step into that role, without stepping away from your life.
This program offers the academic foundation, spiritual support, and practical training to help you grow into a confident professional.
The path ahead is flexible, and the support is real when you apply to MVNU’s Master of Social Work program. Your next chapter in social work can start right here if you decide to move forward.
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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