Explore the Part-time Master of Social Work (MSW) at the Mandel School

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM until 8:15 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Ready to advance your career in social work without putting the rest of your life on hold? Join us for an information session focused on the Part-Time Master of Social Work (MSW) at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University.

Ranked #12 nationally and #1 in Ohio by U.S. News & World Report, the Mandel School prepares social work leaders through a values-driven education grounded in Innovation, Equity, and Transformation.

During this session, you’ll learn how our two part-time MSW formats - online and weekend - offer the same high-quality experience while differing in structure to meet a range of professional goals, personal commitments, and learning styles.

We’ll cover:

The similarities and key distinctions between our two part-time MSW formats
Macro and micro practice pathways
Exceptional field education with 1,000+ community placement partners
Admissions requirements, timelines, and expert tips to strengthen your application

You’ll also have plenty of time to ask questions and connect with our admissions team.

Can’t attend the live zoom? Register anyway and we’ll send you a recording, so you don’t miss out!

Discover how the Mandel School’s part-time MSW can support your journey toward a meaningful, impactful career in social work. We look forward to meeting you!

Case Western Reserve University admission and recruitment events are open to all interested prospective students.

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Program Format View Definitions

Weekend: Designed for working professionals seeking an in-person experience program. Meet one weekend per month in this part-time format. (8 semesters-year round Traditional; 5 semesters-year round Advanced Standing)
Weekly On-Campus: Classes meet during the week (Monday-Friday). Designed as a full-time, in-person classroom experience program. (4 semesters-fall, spring, fall, spring Traditional; 3 semesters-fall, spring, summer with Advanced Standing)
Online: Includes weekly live classes, in-person field education and continuous student support. We designed our online social work master’s program to fit seamlessly into a variety of lifestyles.

Program Format View Definitions

Weekend: Designed for working professionals seeking an in-person experience program. Meet one weekend per month in this part-time format. (8 semesters-year round Traditional; 5 semesters-year round Advanced Standing)
Weekly On-Campus: Classes meet during the week (Monday-Friday). Designed as a full-time, in-person classroom experience program. (4 semesters-fall, spring, fall, spring Traditional; 3 semesters-fall, spring, summer with Advanced Standing)
Online: Includes weekly live classes, in-person field education and continuous student support. We designed our online social work master’s program to fit seamlessly into a variety of lifestyles.

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Have you earned or are working toward a Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW)?

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