Program Information
Kate Turcotte Ph.D.
MSW Program Director,
Professor of Social Work
School of Business & Social Sciences
kate.turcotte@colby-sawyer.edu
603.526.3750
Admissions
admissions@colby-sawyer.edu
603.526.3700
603.526.3700
Master of Social Work
The Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepares students for licensure and impactful careers in mental health counseling, youth services, school social work and more — blending theoretical, practical and ethical training grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics and committed to service, social justice and dignity for all.
Program Details
Term Start: May, September
Program Duration: 12 to 24 months
Course Format: Online coursework, in-person field placement
Credits: 61
Tuition: $675 per credit*
Housing: On-campus accommodations available
*Technology fee not included
Choose Colby-Sawyer’s MSW Program
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12-month advanced standing track for students with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Cohorts capped at 17 students
- In-house practicum coordinator works with you to facilitate local and desirable rotations
- 900 practicum hours
- Doctoral-prepared faculty
- 3+2 option available for Colby-Sawyer undergraduate students
- Colby-Sawyer alum discount available for those who qualify (through summer 2026)
- Financial aid available
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Our Voices
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Joy Lang ’25
The MSW program has prepared me to work confidently in diverse settings, advocating for clients at both individual and systemic levels.
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Danyel Godwin ’22, ’25
The MSW program gave me valuable knowledge and practice, and the confidence, voice and opportunities to make an impact in my field.
Unsung Heroes Of Progress
MSW faculty and students took part in the NASW NH 2025 Annual Conference. From left are Professor Kate Turcotte, MSW program director; Amanda Roberge, 2025 NASW NH CSC Social Work Student of the Year; Jody Thompson, student; and Laura Krishnan-Mackie, assistant professor of social work.
Exemplary Leader
Danyel Godwin ’22 ’25 MSW earned the 2025 NH Youth Summit Exemplary Leadership Award for Residential Caregiving.
A New Beginning
Faculty and graduates celebrate at Commencement 2025. From left are Laura Krishnan-Mackie, Joy Lang Stone, Danyel Godwin, Amanda Roberge, Jody Thompson and Kate Turcotte.
Social Connectedness
MSW faculty members Kate Turcotte, left, and Laura Krishnan-Mackie attended the 2025 European Conference on Social Work Education in Salzburg, Austria, with Russ Medbery, professor of sport and exercise psychology.
Student of the Year
Amanda Roberge (center with plaque) was named NH NASW CSC 2025 Social Work Student of the Year. Joining her at the celebration are, from left, Lynn Stanley, NH NASW executive director, Kate Turcotte, Colby-Sawyer MSW program director and Jody Thompson, student.
Statement Regarding CSWE Accreditation
The Master of Social Work program at Colby-Sawyer College has achieved candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA). Read more