Master of Social Work (MSW) is an accredited and licensed professional degree that prepares graduates to work as professional social workers in a wide range of public and private social service agencies, with clients ranging from infants to senior citizens, from agencies to communities, and with challenges such as poverty, mental illness, disabilities, health problems, chemical dependency, and many others. MSW's work directly with clients in direct practice capacities and serve as program directors, supervisors, and agency administrators. The MSW Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato focuses on preparing Advanced Generalist social worker practitioners with expertise in practice in small and rural communities.
The Department of Social Work offers an Advanced Generalist Master of Social Work (MSW) degree which builds upon several years of needs assessment and planning, as well as over 35 years of offering an accredited Social Work degree at the undergraduate level. The Department of Social Work's MSW program was formally granted candidacy status from the Council on Social Work Education in October 2007. In April 2008 we successfully completed our first of two accreditation site visits. To learned more about the CSWE Accreditation process and our next steps, please go to the Accreditation and Licensure link on the left sidebar menu.
The Admission Process to the 2009 MSW Program is open. An updated MSW Program Application and all forms are available online. Go to the Admissions and Forms page of this website by following the link at the left. MSW Program Applications and all documents are due to the Department by January 31, 2009 and the MSU Graduate Studies Application is also due by January 31, 2009. BOTH sets of applications and all accompanying materials are required for admissions review.If you have admissions questions, contact Dr. Annelies Hagemeister, MSW Admissions Coordinator.
Email: annelies.hagemeister@mnsu.edu
Fall information sessions are designed for you to become more familiar with the MSW program we offer, to meet some of the faculty, have your questions answered, and to see the campus facilities. During the fall of 2008 these sessions will be held on the following dates. Please contact the Department of Social Work at 507-389-6504 to let us know if you are coming and if you’d like a campus tour as well. Guided tours will be held from 5-5:45pm on Oct. 14 and Nov. 6, and from 11:15-12:00 on Nov. 8 and Dec. 6.
Tuesday, October 14,6-7pm, MSU Mankato Campus, CSU 202
Friday, November 7,6-7pm, MSU Mankato Campus, CSU 202
Saturday, November 8,10-11am, MSU Mankato, Campus, WH 288
Saturday, December 6,10-11am, MSU Mankato, CSU 202
Most of the MSW Information Sessions are being held in the Centennial Student Union (SU), with one in Wissink Hall (WH). The Student Union building is located at the south west corner of the Mankato State University Campus. The links below will lead you to directions and maps. Plan to park in the Visitor's Paylot near the CSU or at a pay meter (accept quarters only) along the campus streets. Use link below to campus page with printable maps.
http://csu.mnsu.edu/about/maps.html
We are not hiring full-time faculty at this time. Full-time positions for the Department have been filled. Please visit the MSU, Mankato Main homepage at http://www.mnsu.edu and click on "Employment" along the left sidebar to find out more about employment opportunties. Please contact Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons to discuss employment. If you are interested in part time adjunct/community faculty opportunities in the Department you can contact Dr. Bill Anderson.
Dr. Nancy M. Fitzsimons, MSW Program Director,
Email: nancy.fitzsimons@mnsu.edu
Phone: 507-389-6504; 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY)
