Join Us for an MSW Information Session or Open House

LSU’s Master of Social Work (MSW) degree will prepare you to tackle social problems and assist those in need to improve their lives. Our holistic and multifaceted program ensures you will be prepared to make a difference in your local community and beyond.

Our program is CSWE accredited, affordable and convenient with options for full-time or part-time, advanced standing, cohorts and dual degree programs. You can take classes completely online or in a traditional classroom in Baton Rouge.

Graduates can work in direct clinical practice in a variety of areas such as mental health, substance abuse, aging/gerontology, healthcare, schools, public health, suicide prevention, disabilities, intimate partner violence, veteran/military care, LGBTQ care, and children & families.

Why a Master of Social Work?

• overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations
• the MSW degree is one of the most versatile degrees leading to numerous career paths preparing students for advanced level positions
• serve people needing assistance
• work to make social institutions more responsive to human needs
• person-in-environment focus
• strong commitment to social and economic justice

Why attend an Information Session?

• meet representatives from the office of student services
• learn about the on campus and online programs
• have your specific questions answered directly

Why attend an Open House Session?

• hear from LSU MSW alumni
• meet the assistant director of student services
• meet the director of field education
• learn about the on-campus and online programs
• learn about the costs from the office of financial aid

Choose a session that fits in your schedule. Please use the directional arrows to select a month and then click on the Green date to view times available.