The MSW program at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is a part-time program that prepares students to engage in empirically supported and culturally competent advanced social work practice. It offers a specialization in direct practice with individuals, families, and small groups, with a specialization in mental health. The curriculum successfully prepares students to take the licensure exam.
A new cohort of accepted students begins every two years (2024,2026,etc), completing six credits per semester for 10 consecutive semesters. (Total credits:42 class + 18 practicum) Students may complete the master's degree in three and a half years. Classes are held in the evenings at Pitt's campus in Johnstown, PA. We also offer a 2-year program for students who would like to attend full-time beginning their second year and can travel to the Oakland campus for one course in the spring term.
Students with a BSW/BASW are granted advanced standing during the admission process and can receive up to 15 academic credits. The number of advanced standing credits granted depends on the comparability of the student’s undergraduate courses to this Program’s generalist courses and on the grades they earned in those undergraduate courses (i.e., must be a “B” grade or higher).
Click on the course schedule, which is perfect for the recent grad or the working professional. The cohort model ensures that our students receive the absolute most out of their education. Our students cultivate professional and personal networks that continue long after graduation.
The Pitt-Johnstown MSW program shares the same academic goals, standards, requirements, and accreditation as the program at the Pittsburgh campus School of Social Work.
You are welcome to visit a class or our campus at any time.