Online MSW at Eastern Oregon University
Part and Full Time Options
Multiple Start Dates
Transfer Credits Accepted
Advanced Generalist Curriculum
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About the Online Master of Social Work
Are you looking for a flexible and supportive way to advance your career in an online format? The online Master of Social Work degree from Eastern Oregon University offers asynchronous online classes with both full-time and part-time options to fit your lifestyle. Gain real-world skills and access to dedicated faculty and resources to guide you through your educational journey every step of the way.
You’ll follow a trauma-informed curriculum and gain advanced generalist skills to excel in diverse practice settings. The program is designed for individuals who are passionate about serving and empowering others, especially those who are most vulnerable in society. Through the knowledge and skills gained in this program, you will be prepared to advocate for equity, challenge systemic barriers and promote the well-being of individuals, families and communities.
The program is accessible wherever your busy schedule takes you, allowing you to study on your time and make strides in your field at your pace. Get the Eastern Edge and become a leader in social work with EOU.
Get Your Tuition Covered
We are excited that we have been awarded Oregon state grant funding for workforce development. EOU intends to offer scholarships, for 12 students and up to $6,250 for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years.
We are committed to equitable tuition, and opportunities for financial support for your degree. Request more information and learn more about opportunities that may be available to you.
Why Choose EOU?
About EOU
Eastern Oregon University was founded in 1929 as a teachers’ college and today serves as a center for education, culture and scholarship in rural areas of Oregon. EOU guides student inquiry through academic programs that lead to responsible and reflective action in a diverse and interconnected world.
Accreditation
The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree offered by Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is designed to meet the 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) established by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). However, EOU’s MSW program is not currently accredited by CSWE’s Board of Accreditation (BOA).
While EOU’s MSW program is not currently accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), we have received pre-candidacy status.
Pre-candidacy for a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the CSWE BOA indicates that it has submitted an application to be reviewed for candidacy and received approval of its Benchmark 1 from CSWE accreditation staff to move forward to a candidacy review within one year. A program that has attained pre-candidacy status has not yet been reviewed by the BOA nor verified to be compliant with the EPAS.
The MSW program submitted its Benchmark I document for CSWE staff approval in February 2025 and was approved for pre-candidacy status in June of 2025. During the 2025-2026 academic year, the program submitted its Benchmark I document to the BOA, and it hosted its first CSWE site visit. The CSWE Board of Accreditation is expected to make a decision about the program’s candidacy status in June of 2026.
Students who are admitted to pre-candidate programs in the fall (or later) of the academic year in which the program is granted candidacy status will be retroactively recognized as graduates from a CSWE BOA accredited program as long as the program attains initial accreditation. EOU’s MSW program should receive Candidacy status in June of 2026, however, it is not guaranteed. Candidacy is typically a 3-year process, and attaining pre-candidacy does not guarantee that a program will eventually attain candidacy and initial accreditation.
EOU’s Master of Social Work degree does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in Florida, New Hampshire, and New York. Admission to the program, whether for regular standing or advanced standing, is not available to students who reside in these states.
For the 2026-2027 academic year:
All Regular Standing students from all states other than Florida, New Hampshire, and New York may apply to the program.
Part-time Advanced Standing students from all states other than Florida, New Hampshire, and New York may apply to the program.
Full-time Advanced Standing students from Florida, New Hampshire, and New York or the states listed below may not apply to the program.
States that require full accreditation to be able to take in order to sit for the first-level level licensure exam: include: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Our MSW program does not accept international students at this time.
Eastern Oregon University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) Diversity and Inclusion Statement Summary
At Eastern Oregon University’s Master of Social Work program, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment that celebrates the richness of human diversity. Our program actively embraces anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices, recognizing that effective social work education must acknowledge and challenge systems of oppression while promoting social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. We welcome and value students, faculty, and community partners of all backgrounds, including diverse ages, cultures, abilities, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, immigration statuses, political ideologies, races, religions, sexual orientations, and tribal sovereign status. Through our curriculum, field experiences, and community partnerships, we prepare social workers who understand the impact of privilege and power, practice cultural humility, and are equipped to advocate for and create positive change in both rural and global communities. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isn’t just a statement—it’s an active practice that shapes everything we do as we prepare the next generation of social work practitioners.
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