Master of Social Work

Upload
Change your cover photo
Upload
Apply Cancel
Colorado Mesa - Master of Social Work
Master of Social Work
This user account status is Approved

This user has not added any information to their profile yet.

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
Public
Program Info
Master of Social Work
Social Work
CSWE
No
Traditional
Full Time
Graduate “base” cost of attendance for full-time (6 credits/semester) is approximately $3,462 tuition for Colorado residents.
$5,316 for out-of-state per semester.
FAFSA and federal aid, work-study and loan forgiveness options for public service, and CCWSC Scholarships.
https://www.coloradomesa.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/index.html,%20https://coloradomesa.academicworks.com/,%20https://coloradomesa.academicworks.com/
Foundation (regular) MSW: 74 credits / 1050 hours of practicum & internship.Advanced Standing track: 44 credits / 600 hours internship/practicum.
Distinct focuses include trauma, policy, health, etc., as part of an advanced generalist model.
Program aims to allow licensure (e.g. LCSW) in all 50 states.

Colorado Mesa University (CMU)
Michelle Sunkel, msunkel@coloradomesa.edu

Colorado Mesa University (CMU)
Michelle King, mking2@coloradomesa.edu

Yes

Foundation year: ~450 hours of practica; second/advanced year: 600 internship hours.

Students do practica/internship concurrently with seminars; agency placement; student‐site supervisor relationship.

Yes
Students begin practice education in foundation year, fall/spring, once courses/seminar matched with practicum.

Practice Education Manual includes forms, agency partnerships, diverse settings.

Apply via CMU Social Work Graduate Program online application. Requires transcripts, statement, etc.

https://www.coloradomesa.edu/social-work/graduate/application.html

1 Dec 2025
Bachelor's degree required; for Advanced Standing track must have BSW from CSWE accredited school within last 5 years.
Non-refundable $50 application fee.

Likely transcripts, statement, letters, maybe resume; Practice Education Manual mentions forms.

No.

Strong justice/equity mission.

FAQs on program page cover tracks, accreditation candidacy, practice education.

Yes

We have approximately 40+ percent of our students who speak Spanish. We offer LCSW in the community that are bilingual for bilingual students to learn from and develop advanced skills during practicum/internship.
CMU has a strong Latinx student population (around 20.6%) with a Latinx/Mexican Vice President, Dr. Montoya. Dr. Montoya is bilingual and bicultural and brings that into leadership at CMU. https://www.coloradomesa.edu/now/2025/february/colorado-mesa-university-welcomes-dr-roberto-montoya-as-vice-president-for-student-services.html
Furthermore, our last MSW graduation was half in English and half In Spanish to support families/student and celebrate the connection of the two. Families have access to English translation ear buds if needed.

Student handbook; practice education support; advising.

Colorado Mesa offers strong generalist/advanced MSW, justice focus, in-state/out-of-state graduate cost are reasonable.

Master of Social Work classes for fall/spring are held Tuesday and Thursday (approximately 8-4) and have a required practicum/internship each week in conjunction with your classes. Summer classes are held Monday through Thursday (approximately 9-12) and there are no additional practicum/internship requirements. Classes are held in person on CMU's Main Campus in Grand Junction, Colorado

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is a public institution in Grand Junction, Colorado. It offers a mix of undergraduate and graduate programs; its MSW is new-ish and designed with a strong applied, justice-oriented focus.

The MSW at Colorado Mesa University is an Advanced Generalist program with two tracks: a full Foundation track (74 credits, 1050 field hours) and an Advanced Standing track (44 credits, 600 field hours). The program is in CSWE candidacy (not yet full accreditation), emphasizes justice, diversity, and practice education, and aims for LCSW licensure eligibility. Costs are lower for in-state learners; delivery is mostly in-person, following a weekday schedule.