There are several different kinds of MSW programs that are tailored to student interests. Advanced generalist programs cover both micro and macro practice, while other programs teach either micro or macro work. Below is a list of the MSW programs that either have a track* that is micro-oriented or are exclusively micro-focused. Micro programs are clinically focused and teach direct practice skills that prepare MSW students to enter the field of clinical social work with a stronger clinical foundation than an advanced generalist program. The micro “track” might be called focus area, specialization, concentration, emphasis, etc depending on the program. On the list below, the term "track" is used for consistency.

The information below was gathered in the Fall of 2025 using the CSWE Accreditation Directory. The list does not include any programs that were pending accreditation as of late 2025/early 2026.

* Indicates that the program is exclusively a clinical program

Alabama

Alabama State University - Mental Health Track

Auburn University* - Clinically Focused Program

Samford University - Advanced Clinical Practice Track

Troy University* - Clinically Focused Program

University of Alabama Birmingham* - Clinically Focused Program

Arizona

Arizona State University - Advanced Direct Practice – Advanced Standing Only

Arkansas

Arkansas State University* - Clinically Focused Program with Rural Emphasis

University of Arkansas Little Rock - Advanced Direct Practice Track

California

Azusa Pacific University - Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families Track

California State University Long Beach - Integrated Health Track

California State University Sacramento - Behavioral Health Track

Loma Linda University* - Clinically Focused Program

San Diego State University - Direct Practice/Clinical Track

University of California Los Angeles - Health and Mental Health Across the Life Span Track

University of Southern California - Adult Mental Health and Wellness Track

University of the Pacific* - Clinically Focused Program with option to specialize in Health Care or Behavioral Health

Colorado

University of Denver - Mental Health Track

Connecticut

Quinnipiac University* - Clinically Focused Program

Sacred Heart University - Direct Clinical Practice Track; Mental Health and Addiction Track

Southern Connecticut State University - Clinical Practice Track

University of Connecticut - Individuals, Groups, and Families Track

University of Saint Joseph* - Clinically Focused Program

District of Columbia

Catholic University of America - Clinical Track

Howard University - Direct Practice Track

Florida

Barry University* - Clinically Focused Program

Florida Atlantic University* - Clinically Focused Program

Florida Gulf Coast University* - Clinically Focused Program

Florida International University* - Clinically Focused Program

Florida State University - Clinical Social Work Track

St Leo University* - Clinically Focused Program

Southeastern University* - Clinically Focused Program

University of Central Florida* - Clinically Focused Program

University of South Florida* - Clinically Focused Program

University of West Florida* - Clinically Focused Program

Georgia

Albany State University* - Clinically Focused Program

Clark Atlanta University* - Clinically Focused Program with options to specialize in Child and Family or Health/Mental Health

Georgia State University - Mental Health & Wellness Track

Kennesaw State University* - Clinically Focused Program

Savannah State University - Advanced Clinical Practice Track

University of Georgia - Micro Practice Track

Hawaii

University of Hawaii Manoa - Behavioral Mental Health Track

Idaho

Idaho State University* - Clinically Focused Program

Northwest Nazarene University - Clinical Mental Health & Addictions Track

Illinois

Aurora University* - Clinically Focused Program with several options to specialize

Erikson Institute - Clinical Practice: Children, Adolescents, & Adults Track

Lewis University* - Clinically Focused Program

Loyola University Chicago - Micro Practice Track

Northeastern Illinois University - Micro Concentration: Practice with Vulnerable Populations Track

Southeastern Illinois University Carbondale - Health/Mental Health Track

University of Chicago - Integrating Health, Mental Health, and Social Care Track

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Advanced Clinical Track

University of Illinois Chicago - Mental Health Track

Indiana

Indiana State University* - Clinically Focused Program with Rural Focus

Indiana University - Behavioral Health (Mental Health & Substance Abuse) Track

University of Indianapolis* - Clinically focused program with options to specialize

University of Southern Indiana* - Clinically Focused Program

Iowa

Dordt University - Clinical Practice Track

Grand View University - Clinical Social Work Track

University of Iowa - Clinical Practice Track

Kansas

Fort Hays State University* - Clinically Focused Program

Newman University - Clinical Track

University of Kansas - Clinical Social Work Practice Track

University of Saint Mary - Health & Mental Health Social Work Track

Washburn University* - Clinically Focused Program

Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University* - Clinically Focused Program

University of Pikeville* - Clinically Focused Program with emphasis on Mental Health and Addictions

Louisiana

Louisiana Christian University - Healthcare/Behavioral Health Track

Southern University at New Orleans - Health/Mental Health Track

Tulane University - Mental Health, Addiction, and the Family Track

Maine

University of New England - Advanced Clinical Skills Track

Maryland

Salisbury University - Clinical Social Work and Advocacy Track

University of Maryland Baltimore - Clinical Track

Massachusetts

Boston College - Clinical Track

Boston University - Clinical Practice Track with additional options to specialize

Regis College* - Clinically Focused Program

Simmons University - Clinical Practice with Active Service Members, Veterans, and Families Track; Mental Health Practice Track

Smith College* - Clinically Focused Program

Westfield State University* - Clinically Focused Program

Michigan

Calvin University - Clinical Track

Eastern Michigan University - Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery Track

Ferris State University* - Clinically Focused Program

Madonna University - Clinical Track with options to specialize

Michigan State University - Clinical Social Work Track

Northern Michigan University - Clinical Track

Spring Arbor University* - Clinically Focused Program for Second Year or Advanced Standing

University of Michigan - Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse

Wayne State University - Interpersonal Practice Track

Western Michigan University - Clinical Social Work Track

Minnesota

Augsburg University - Anti-Oppressive Clinical Practice Track

College of Saint Scholastica* - Clinically Focused Program

Minnesota State University Moorhead - Multicultural Clinical Track

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota* - Clinically Focused Program

St Catherine University* - Clinically Focused Program

University of Minnesota Twin Cities - Clinical Mental Health Track

University of Saint Thomas* - Clinically Focused Program

Winona State University* - Clinically Focused Program

Mississippi

The University of Mississippi* - Clinically Focused Program

Missouri

Saint Louis University - Clinical Track

University of Missouri - Clinical Social Work Practice Track

Washington University in St Louis - Mental Health Track

Montana

Carroll College* - Clinically Focused Program

Nevada

University of Nevada Las Vegas - Direct Practice Track

New Jersey

Kean University* - Clinically Focused Program

Monmouth University - Clinical Practice with Families and Children Track

The State University of New Jersey Rutgers - Clinical Social Work Track

Seton Hall University - Behavioral Health Track

New Mexico

New Mexico Highlands University - Clinical Practice Track; Bilingual/Bicultural Clinical Practice Track

New York

Columbia University - Advanced Clinical Practice Track

Daemen University* - Clinically Focused Program

Hunter College City University of New York - Mental Health

Keuka College* - Clinically Focused Program

Roberts Wesleyan University - Mental Health Track

St Joseph’s University of New York - Clinical Practice

Syracuse University - Advanced Clinical Practice Track

Touro University* - Clinically Focused Program

Utica University* - Clinically Focused Program with emphasis on Recovery

Yeshiva University - Clinical Track

North Carolina

Appalachian State University - Individuals and Families Track

Fayetteville State University - Mental Health Track

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Direct Practice Track

University of North Carolina at Wilmington - Direct Practice Track

Ohio

Case Western Reserve University - Behavioral Health Track

Cleveland State University - Clinical Track

Ohio University* - Clinically Focused Program

University of Akron - Micro Social Work Track

University of Cincinnati - Mental Health Track

Oregon

Portland State University - Advanced Clinical Practice Track

Pennsylvania

Alvernia University* - Clinically Focused Program

Bryn Mawr College - Clinical Social Work Practice Track

Carlow University - Direct Practice Track

Kutztown University - Behavioral Health Track

La Salle University - Clinical Practice Track

Lancaster Bible College - Clinical Social Work Track

Slippery Rock University* - Clinically Focused Program

Temple University - Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families Track

University of Pennsylvania - Clinical Practice Track

University of Pittsburgh - Direct Practice Track

Widener University* - Clinically Focused Program

Rhode Island

Rhode Island College - Clinical Practice Track

Tennessee

East Tennessee State University* - Clinically Focused Program

University of Tennessee at Knoxville - Clinical Practice Track

Texas

Abilene Christian University - Integrated/Behavioral Health

Angelo State University - Clinical Practice Track

Baylor University - Clinical Practice Track

Prairie View A&M University - Behavioral Health

University of Houston - Clinical Practice Track

University of Texas Arlington - Mental Health & Substance Misuse Track

University of Texas Austin - Clinical Social Work Track

Utah

Brigham Young University - Clinical Track

Weber State University* - Clinically Focused Program

Virginia

Liberty University - Individual & Family Clinical Track

Radford University* - Clinically Focused Program

Virginia Commonwealth University - Clinical Social Work Practice Track

Virginia State University - Trauma Informed Clinical Practice Track

Washington

Seattle University* - Clinically Focused Program

University of Washington - Clinical Social Work Track

Walla Walla University* - Clinically Focused Program

West Virginia

Marshall University - Behavioral Health Track

Wisconsin

Herzing University* - Clinically Focused Program

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Clinical Mental Health Track