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# Earn your Master of Social Work Online at UGA.

Meet educational requirements leading to becoming a licensed master social worker (LMSW) in Georgia and beyond.

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                 Get more information about the                       Master of Social Work degree program online!

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The University of Georgia the [Master of Social Work](http://online.uga.edu/msw) (MSW) online is tailored to meet the unique needs of Georgia residents interested in pursuing a career in social work. Graduates of the program are prepared to meet all educational requirements leading to licensing as a social worker in the state of Georgia and many other states throughout the nation.

Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the MSW online prepares you for an advanced social work career in micro practice. The program is open to people from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds.

Develop as a leader in social work through the flexibility of online courses and meet the ever-changing challenges facing the people of Georgia.

Graduates of this online master's program go on to pursue careers such as School Social Worker, Counselor, Substance Abuse Social Worker, Child and Family Social Worker, Marriage and Family Social Worker, Geriatric Social Worker, Hospice Social Worker, Medical Social Worker, Forensic Social Worker and provides a direct path to becoming an Independent Licensed Social Worker and establishing a private practice.

Find out what you can achieve with an online degree from UGA by requesting more information now!

> *"Social work students go on to practice with the most vulnerable populations. Our clients and communities deserve competent and committed social workers.  Fortunately, our students come with a passion for helping people and I consider it a privilege to be a part of educating, inspiring, and motivating them so they are equipped to handle the challenges inherent in our field."*
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> Sara Skinner, Ph.D., LMSW
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> Faculty Member

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**Earn your degree in your own home, on your time, completely online**

 

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**Improve the wellbeing of your community**

 

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