The Master of Social Work, MSW, at Stockton University prepares students for advanced social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. The program focuses on marginalized populations through a social justice lens and builds the knowledge, values and skills needed to serve diverse communities.
Students study social work practice, policy, research, human behavior, cultural humility, advocacy and systems of oppression. Coursework begins with generalist social work practice and expands into anti-racist, anti-oppression and diversity-centered approaches. Students also complete practicum education in human service agencies, connecting classroom learning with professional experience in the field.
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What is the Master of Social Work program at Stockton University?
The Master of Social Work program at Stockton University prepares students for advanced social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. The MSW curriculum focuses on social justice, advocacy, policy, research and direct practice with marginalized populations.
What can you do with an MSW degree?
An MSW degree can prepare graduates for careers in clinical social work, school social work, hospital social work, child welfare, community advocacy, nonprofit leadership, criminal justice, government agencies and social service administration. Social workers may provide counseling, support families, manage programs or advocate for policy change.
Does Stockton’s MSW program include practicum experience?
Yes. Practicum education is a required part of the MSW program. Students complete supervised fieldwork in human service agencies, where they apply social work practice, assessment, intervention, ethics and advocacy skills in real-world settings.
Can I complete the MSW program full time or part time?
Yes. Stockton University offers full-time and part-time options for both the Generalist and Advanced Standing MSW pathways. The traditional full-time program is designed for about two years of study, while Advanced Standing may be completed in about one year full time.
Is Stockton’s MSW program accredited?
Yes. Stockton University’s MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, CSWE. This accreditation supports students pursuing professional social work licensure pathways, including the LSW and LCSW, depending on state requirements.
Accreditation Information
Stockton University's Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Stockton University's MSW Program earned its initial accreditation in October 2012, retroactive to October 2009. Its accreditation was reaffirmed in October 2016 and 2024, and is accredited through 2032. Its most recent Assessment Report is included here:
Academic Year 2024-25 Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Admissions Criteria
Application Deadline
Fall 2026: Application review begins September 1 and continues until cohort is full.
Prerequisite Requirements
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0;
- Adequate foundation in the liberal arts (at least 24 credits, as demonstrated in your official transcript);
- Facility in a second language (other than English) will be considered a strength in the applicant's file.
- Advanced Standing is open to individuals who have earned baccalaureate degrees in social work from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education within the last ten years.
To be considered for admission to the MSW program, applicants must submit the following:
- Click here to start your application.
- Application fee: $50 (non-refundable), submitted with your online application
- Graduate application essay
- MSW Program Essays (this includes brief essays in response to questions posed in the application)
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution (official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are required and must be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions). Advanced Standing applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in social work awarded within the last ten years from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education ;
- Three current letters of recommendation from persons who have known the applicant
in a academic instructor or supervisory capacity. These should include letters from
the following: academic instructors, supervisor of employment, or supervisor of work
in social welfare or human services. They should be sent electronically via the online
application.
Advanced Standing applications require two academic letters of reference and one letter of reference from a practicum supervisor/instructor OR from a supervisor in an agency where they have worked in a human service capacity. - Resume
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be sent directly
to the Office of Graduate Admissions electronically, by mail, or in-person. The Office
of Graduate Admissions will retrieve Stockton transcripts on your behalf.
By mail:
Office of Graduate Admissions, N-Wing 007a
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205-9441
Electronically:
gradschool@stockton.edu - An interview and/or writing sample may be required
- Candidates for who English is their second language must submit English proficiency test results and scores through TOEFL, IELTS, or ELS EAP Level 112. To review international applicant deadlines and admission criteria, please click here.
For additional information about Graduate Admissions and the MSW application process, click here or call (609) 626-3640.
For specific questions regarding the MSW Program, contact:
Dr. Robin Hernandez-Mekonnen
MSW Program Chair
robin.hernandez-mekonnen@stockton.edu
Practicum Program
The MSW Practicum Program gives students the opportunity to connect classroom learning with supervised experience in human service agencies. Practicum education is a required part of the social work curriculum and helps students build professional skills, apply social work values and develop competencies needed to serve diverse communities.
Students accepted into the generalist year complete 200 practicum hours per semester, for a total of 400 hours during the academic year. Students entering the specialized second year and Advanced Standing students complete 250 practicum hours per semester, for a total of 500 hours during the academic year.
MSW Faculty and Staff
Robin Hernandez-Mekonnen
Robert Barney
Guia Calicdan-Apostle
Lisa Cox
Diane Falk
Jeffrey A. Feldman
Zan Haggerty
Dawn Konrady Fanslau
Loretta Mooney
Lori Tomaro
Ian Zapcic
Additional Information
MSW Scholarship
Faculty, staff, alumni, field instructors, and interested community members are working
together to fund dedicated scholarships that will be reserved exclusively for the
support of future MSW students. If you are interested in contributing toward this effort, your donation, small or
large, will help.
Support Stockton MSW students by giving to the MSW Endowed Scholarship Fund, by completing this form. Please make sure to designate the MSW Endowed Scholarship. Your gift will go directly to help our students!
If you are a student interested in applying for the MSW Scholarship or any other Stockton Foundation scholarship, please click HERE to learn more about submitting an application.
Resource Links
- Licensure
- Loan Forgiveness/Repayment
- Online Social Work Journals and Blogs
- Professional Organizations
- Council on Social Work Education (has list of all accredited and in-candidacy BSW and MSW social work programs)
- International Association of Schools of Social Work
- International Federation of Social Workers
- National Association of Black Social Workers
- National Association of Social Workers, National site
- National Association of Social Workers, New Jersey Chapter
- Network for Social Work Management
- Research Assistance
- Social Work Education
Careers
A Master of Social Work can support career paths in direct practice, clinical social work, child welfare, hospital social work, school social work, community development, nonprofit leadership, policy advocacy, criminal justice, military social work and social service administration. Stockton’s MSW program prepares students to understand client needs, work across systems, advocate for social justice and support individuals and communities facing complex challenges.
Possible career paths include:
- Social Workers
- Clinical Social Workers
- School Social Workers
- Hospital Social Workers
- Child Welfare Specialists
- Community Advocates
- Program Managers
- Social Service Supervisors
- Policy Advocates
- Nonprofit Leaders
Career Information
Apply today. If you have further questions you can Request More Information, call Graduate and Continuing Studies at (609) 626-3640 or E-mail gradschool@stockton.edu.
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