Online MSW – Individual and Family Clinical Cognate Our Master of Social Work degree has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

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100% online,* 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Beginning in Fall 2024, this degree will be renamed Master of Social Work – Individual and Family Clinical.

Do you want to dedicate your career to making a difference in the lives of individuals and families? Maybe you’re new to the field of social work and want an advanced degree that can help you stand out in applicant pools. If you’re interested in a social work career, Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Social Work (MSW) – Advanced Generalist: Individual and Family Clinical cognate can help you turn your passion for serving others into a rewarding career.

As an individual and family clinical social work student, you will study the impact that various factors have on the lives of families and children. You will also gain real-world experience through 1,000 hours of field experience and practicums — so you can enter the workforce with knowledge of social work that is both practical and theoretical. In addition, this degree program is designed to help you gain clinical licensure. While some states require Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) to practice for at least two years before earning licensure, this degree program can help prepare you to sit for the LCSW exam. As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, we know what students need to be successful. You can rest assured that the individual and family clinical cognate for our Master of Social Work online program has been designed to help you pursue your career goals.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly a quarter of American children under the age of 18 live in a single-parent home — which is almost triple the global average.** Single parents face tremendous challenges, and as a social worker, you can help. Our carefully designed, in-depth curriculum can increase your awareness of social work issues and help you develop effective, lasting solutions to real-world problems. Partner with us and prepare to make a measurable impact on the lives of the parents and children who need help the most.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.

**Fact Tank, Pew Research Center, at U.S. has world’s highest rate of children living in single-parent households (viewed online April 8, 2021).

Each state has unique requirements for becoming a licensed social worker. Be sure to research the requirements in your state.


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What Sets Us Apart?

  • Private Nonprofit University
  • 600+ Online Degrees
  • No Standardized Testing for Admission
  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

At Liberty, we don’t just train social workers. We train principled, ethically driven, and sought-after professionals who leave the graduation stage running. We seek to inspire a burning passion within students like you. With our MSW degree, you can train to become an enthusiastic advocate for families and children who are facing challenges that may seem insurmountable.

The online format of our individual and family social work degree allows you to learn from knowledgeable professors with years of real-world experience in a uniquely Christian learning environment — all from the comfort of home. Most of our courses are also offered in an 8-week format with no set login times, so you can complete your weekly assignments when it is most convenient for you.

Your interest in individual and family clinical social work may have been sparked by trends that exist in your local community. You may see local issues that you want to address, and at Liberty University, we want to help you address those issues quickly. That’s why we allow you to complete your field experience requirements at an approved site near you — so you don’t have to wait until after graduation to serve the parents and children of your community.


Our online Master of Social Work – Individual and Family Clinical cognate offers a broad yet in-depth overview of the challenges facing today’s social workers.

Throughout this degree program, you will study general social work concepts, human behavior in various social environments, and best practices for serving individuals and families. You will also study social policy and justice, diversity and cultural humility, advanced social work methodology, psychopathology, and addiction.

Additionally, the field experience required in this degree program allows you to put your online training into practice. Through one 400-hour placement over 2 semesters and an accompanying 600-hour field placement, this Master of Social Work degree online can help you become better prepared for career success and social work licensure exams.

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Military Graduate $275/Credit

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Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

*Not applicable to certificates.