To meet working professionals where they are, Walla Walla University now offers both its Master of Social Work and Master of Education programs in a flexible, online format.

The online MSW program utilizes a combination of live digital meetings and asynchronous coursework, which fosters a connected learning community while maintaining more balance for students’ studies, work, family, and lives.

Depending on the student's undergraduate degree, this degree can be earned in one to two years. Throughout which, students complete fieldwork requirements within their local communities and engage in a curriculum focused on ethics, social justice, and hands-on practice. “This is convenience without compromising quality,” said Deisy Haid, professor of social work.

The Stackable Graduate Certificates Program is an exciting new pathway to a WWU M.Ed. for less than $14,000. It offers professional certificates in several specializations, meaning graduate students can apply many course assignments to their work.

“This is truly a flexible program for the modern professional,” says Maria Bastien Valenca, dean of the School of Education and Psychology. “Start when you want. Pay as you go. Earn one, two, or all three certificates—we want to support your professional goals and your schedule.”

Both programs provide the same high-quality accredited education as their in-person counterparts, just in a more customizable format. We want our degrees to fit our students, not the opposite.

To learn more about WWU’s online MSW program, visit wallawalla.edu/online-MSW. For more about their online M.Ed. program, visit wallawalla.edu/MEd.

Posted May 13, 2026.