Case Western Reserve University

About this program

As the #9 ranked social work school in the United States based on US News and World Reports, the Mandel School is at the forefront of educating future leaders in social work and nonprofit management. Our mission is to promote social justice and empower communities. Our research is shaping public policy, informing social change, and transforming lives. Our students are talented, compassionate, diverse people who are educated and mentored by world-renowned professors and taught in a rigorous, groundbreaking curriculum that will prepare them to change the world.

Founded in 1915, our graduate programs include the Master of Social Work (MSW), Ph.D. in Social Welfare, a Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO), and dual degree programs with Social Work and Public Health, Law, Business, Bioethics, and Nonprofit Management.

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program is a two year; 60 credit program accredited by the Council for Social Work Education (CSWE). The MSW program also has an advanced standing 39 credit hour option for students with a BSW. The Master of Nonprofit Management (MNO) program is a one year; 39 credit hour program that gives you the leadership, management, and strategic planning skills necessary to advance today’s nonprofit organizations.

The program costs outlined below are for a two-year MSW student. The tuition costs will change for MNO and MSW advanced standing students. The Coverdell Fellowship is always 50% of the tuition costs.

• Year partnership began: 2013
• Fellowships awarded per year (average): 5

Application requirements

We encourage you apply to our graduate programs! There is no application fee! Apply online at https://case.edu/socialwork/apply. Your application will include:

Transcripts from an accredited college or university that demonstrates completion of a bachelor’s degree in any field of study.

A two-part essay that is a maximum of five (5) typed pages (double-spaced, 12 point font). Visit https://case.edu/socialwork/apply to view the essay prompt for each program.

A current resume highlighting your paid and volunteer experiences.

One recommendation letter preferably from a faculty member, direct supervisor, or volunteer coordinator.

Admissions process

Please check your affiliation with the Peace Corps on the application for admission. This is a question on the application page related to past experience. This will ensure your consideration for the Coverdell Fellowship. How to apply

Degrees awarded

Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO)

Benefits and opportunities

Net cost is equal to tuition/fees minus fellowship value. For some universities, the fellowship value includes non-tuition/fee benefits such as health insurance or housing. See cost savings details for more.

Estimated annual cost of living: $18,000

Cost savings details

The Fellowship is a 50% scholarship off tuition and provided by the Mandel School's Scholarship Fund. A large portion of the Mandel School Scholarship Fund is supported by the Annual Fund.

Internship

Based on the track you choose, you will complete an internship (field experience) totaling 900 hours throughout the 2 year program. The MSW paths of study include: Community Practice for Social Change; Mental Health with Adults; Mental Health with Children and Adolescents; Children, Youth and Families; Substance Use Disorders and Recovery; Aging; School Social Work and Health. Certificates include: Trauma Informed Practice, Management and Leadership; Nonprofit Management; School Social Work; Gerontology; Data Science for Social Impact and Global Health.

Other opportunities

Jobs for alumni

Mandel School Alumni live in all 50 states and around the world in over 40 countries. Below is a sample list of organizations our alumni are employed:

-United Nations

-Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

-Save The Children

-U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

-Third Federal Savings & Loan

-Cleveland Clinic

-Cleveland Foundation

Nontraditional options