Master of Social Work

A degree in social work will provide students with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to make a positive impact on patients’ lives. Their training will extend from treating mental and emotional disorders to addiction recovery and beyond.

Students will act as a crucial link between patients and their caregivers, ensuring that they are receiving proper attention. Quinnipiac University curriculum emphasizes interprofessional education to familiarize you with a team-based health care approach while also giving students the freedom to tailor their degree to their specialty.

During their field education experiences, students complete 1,000 hours of professional development in environments such as substance abuse treatment centers, mental health clinics, schools and communities for elder care. Whether their career goals include private clinical practice or working in a community-based setting, students will graduate not only as a credit to their profession, but also as a true leader in the field of social work.