Master of Social Work in Salina

Earn your MSW in Salina

The Kansas State University Salina (K-State Salina) Social Work Program and the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare are partnering to offer a Master of Social Work program in Salina, Kansas.

Students graduate from the program with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Kansas.

KU’s MSW program equips graduates with the knowledge to provide counseling and direct services to individuals, families, or groups, and make changes in organizations, communities, and policies that affect large populations in our society.

Learn more about the KU MSW in Salina

Get more info on admission, deadlines, tuition and financial aid, career paths, curriculum for the Master of Social Work partnership program in Salina, Kansas.

Flexible program to earn your graduate degree in social work

Location: Kansas State University campus in Salina, Kansas
Program options:
- Advanced Standing MSW plan of study requires a bachelor's degree in social work to apply, and takes one year full-time to complete.
- The Traditional MSW plan of study requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college to apply, and takes two years full-time to complete. Part-time plans are available.
Class format:
- Attend classes in person every other Saturday at the K-State campus in Salina, Kansas, with online learning on alternate weeks.*
- Attend practicum placement in person for at least 16 hours each week.
Specialization: Choose clinical social work practice with individuals, families and groups, or social work macro practice aimed at administration, policy development and policy practice.
Fully accredited: The KU MSW program has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) since 1947.

*Note: Salina students may be enrolled in an online-only Zoom blended class if enrollment is not adequate for in-person classes.

Salina MSW Info

MSW Program Options in Salina

Advanced Standing MSW in Salina

Students with a Bachelor of Social Work can apply to the Advanced Standing MSW and complete their master's degree in one year of full-time study.

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Traditional MSW in Salina

Students with a bachelor's degree outside of social work can apply to the Traditional MSW plan of study and complete their master's degree in 2 years full-time or 3-4 years part-time.

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KU MSW Application Dates & Deadlines for 2026

Oct. 1

MSW application opens for summer and fall 2026

How to Apply

Feb. 3

Advanced Standing MSW application deadline

Mar. 3

Traditional MSW Full-Time application deadline

Apr. 1

Traditional MSW Part-Time application deadline

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MSW Salina Stories

MSW Student Spotlight: Marcello Dodd-Holliday

Practicum Spotlight: Marcello Dodd-Holliday

Marcello Dodd-Holliday, a Master of Social Work student in the University of Kansas’ advanced standing program in Salina, wants to give the youth a role model they can relate to. His practicum with Central Kansas Mental Health Center allows him to do that.

Student Spotlights: MSW Salina student experience

Students and recent graduates from the KU MSW program in Salina share their experiences. The partnership with Kansas State University Salina trains MSW-level social workers to serve central Kansas.

Lauri Goheen is getting her MSW to find real solutions

Why social work? That’s a question Lauri Goheen has heard many times. The MSW student shares her motivation for pursuing a career in social work.