EOU’s MSW program empowers students to serve rural and diverse communities

EOU’s MSW program empowers students to serve rural and diverse communities

LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is preparing the next generation of social workers to serve rural, diverse, and underserved populations with compassion, skill, and cultural competence. As the program advances toward accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), EOU continues to uphold high professional standards rooted in service, advocacy, and community impact.

Designed for working professionals and students seeking flexibility, EOU’s MSW program offers a fully online, asynchronous learning experience that allows students to complete fieldwork in their local communities. This format enables students to balance academic study with professional and personal commitments while building the skills needed to address real-world social challenges.

Small, close-knit cohorts foster personalized mentorship and meaningful connections among students and faculty. Through this structure, students gain academic guidance, professional insight, and community support that extend beyond graduation.

“Our program is built around the needs of rural and underserved communities,” said Christine Saladino, director of the MSW program. “We focus on developing practitioners who understand the social and systemic challenges these communities face and are ready to lead with empathy and evidence-based practice.”

The MSW Program is offering information sessions open to anyone on the following dates:

• November 6, 2025 | 6–7 PM Pacific Time
• January 7, 2026 | 12–1 PM Pacific Time

Follow this link to register.Learn more about EOU’s Master of Social Work program and admission details at eou.edu/master-of-social-work.