Maine MSW Degree Programs

School	Program	Admissions
Adelphi University	Online Master of Social Work Online flexibility and a personalized approach. Placements near you. No GRE.	Website
Virginia Commonwealth University	Online Master's in Social Work Part-time and full-time online options, with three intakes throughout the year, let you learn from anywhere in the country.	Part-time and full-time options Website
Simmons University	Online Master of Social Work Accredited by the CSWE. Online Master of Social Work program can be completed in as few as 9 months and GRE scores are not required.	Website
Syracuse University	Online Master of Social Work No GRE required. Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks.	Website
Simmons University	Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) No GRE scores required. Complete in less than two years full time or less than three years part time.	Website

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Two institutions, including the University of Maine, provide an online opportunity in the Master of Social Work. Those working in mental health or substance abuse make a statewide average salary of $59,340 annually.

Maine CSWE Accredited MSW Programs

There are five institutions that provide a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in the field of social work and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Saint Joseph's College of Maine and the University of Maine at Presque Isle are the only places that only offer a Bachelor's degree, and the latter has their program available online.

Are there online MSW programs in Maine?

Yes, there are colleges in Maine with an online Master of Social Work degree program. Consider a featured online MSW program that is taking applicants right now, or move on to the list.

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List of online MSW programs in Maine that are CSWE accredited

Finding Campus and Online Based Maine MSW Program

Portland is home to the University of Southern Maine and the University of New England, the only location with multiple institutions to choose from with accredited programs. Institutions that provide an online Master's program is the University of Maine and University of New England.

Within the latter program, student scan specialize in gerontology, mental health services, and working with communities and social systems. There are no requirements for on-campus visits at this institution, while there are physical class meetings during the weekend at the University of Maine.

University of Maine's Online Master of Social Work

Through the UMaineOnline platform, students can pursue a blended MSW program that requires 63 total credit hours in the full format or 46 credit hours for those with advanced standing. Courses will be small to provide a more intimate learning experience with students and better placement opportunities for internships. This online program is only available for residents in the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Program Tracks

Students will gain an understanding of general treatment procedures and ethical standards in social work with the advanced generalist specialization. They will learn foundational theory and evaluation, along with being able to determine specific needs that individuals or groups need when counseling others. Other skills, such as developing communication and analyzing data for treatment, are gained throughout the program.

Online Benefits

Most of the curriculum is completed online, but there are requirements to meet on campus twice per semester with the cohort. Courses will differ on being completely asynchronous, meaning the coursework and lectures can be completed and viewed at any time, or requiring live viewing at a certain time. 900 clock hours in the practicum experience is required for the full program; the 500 hours needed in the specialized year is the only requirement needed for advanced standing students.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements include the application with fee, letters of recommendation, and transcripts detailing a completed undergraduate degree with high academic marks. Test scores are generally needed for those that may not have a high enough GPA. There are some prospective students that are able to waive the application fee, including current and former US Armed Forces, McNair Scholars, and students coming from an undergraduate program in the University of Maine System.

University of New England's Online MSW

Students are able to complete the Master's degree in social work in either the traditional or advanced standing track. There is a total of 64 credit hours needed for the full program, with 35 credit hours needed for the shortened path. Both of the formats are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education in addition to the CSWE.

Program Formats

There are no on-campus requirements for the online MSW program. This program can be completed in as little as 16 months for those with advanced standing, and just over three years in the full-time program. All course activity is distributed through the Blackboard learning management system, and courses are divided into eight-week sessions in 16-week seasonal semesters (fall, spring and summer).

Courses are distributed in a mostly asynchronous format where students can view lectures and work on assignments at their own pace. There will be assignment deadlines and discussion requirements that must be met. Up to 12 credit hours are accepted in the transfer process for the traditional version, as long as it comes from a CSWE-accredited institutions and the student graduated the course with a B grade or higher.

Field Requirements

Field placement requires 560 hours over a 32-week span, and two of these placements must be completed in the traditional program. This will equate to 18 to 20 clock hours over each week, and this is typically accomplished in two days with over eight hours of work on each day. Students will work with a coordinator to find proper placement eight months prior to the start of the practicum.

Review of campus-based Maine MSW programs

Social Work Careers, Licensure, and Salaries in Maine

Within the fields of mental health and substance abuse, the southwestern portions of Maine have some of the highest social work employment and salaries of nonmetropolitan areas. Average salaries are around $62,760, which is just over the $59,340 average state salary. In comparison to other states, this is one of the highest overall figures according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Maine Social Work Licensure Requirements

Various full and conditional licensures are distributed by the state of Maine. Conditional licensures are geared toward graduates that have completed education in a discipline related to social work. Obtaining this type of licensure will help them toward the full licensure as a social worker or clinically-licensed master social worker.

Hours of Experience Requirements

Whether pursuing the traditional or clinical social worker route with the conditional license, 3,2000 hours of postgraduate social work employment is needed between two to four years in order to be eligible to receive the full licensure. For the clinical licensure, this amount will double for those that did not complete an MSW program with a clinical concentration.

Endorsements and Renewal Requirements

Examination by the Association of Social Work Boards must be passed prior to receive the licensure. The state of Maine accepts licensures from other states, but applicants will need to submit additional documentation for verification. Renewal takes place every two years, and professionals with traditional licensures must complete 25 credit hours of continuing education and clinical licensures need to meet 40 total credit hours.