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Lead Change. Innovate Solutions. Transform Communities.
The Master of Social Work (MSW)/Master of Arts (MA) in Leadership in Social Innovation at 大象传媒 University prepares professionals who feel called to solve complex social problems with both clinical expertise and visionary leadership.
This dual‑degree program is a collaborative partnership between the School of Social Work and the School of Leadership, reflecting our shared commitment to interdisciplinary education and mission‑centered leadership development. This fully online program integrates professional social work training with leadership, innovation, and social entrepreneurship, equipping graduates to create measurable impact in communities, organizations, and systems.
Whether you are working in ministry, healthcare, nonprofit leadership, education, or community development, this program helps you translate your calling into sustainable solutions that transform lives.
Program Format
This program is intentionally structured to maximize value, time efficiency, and career impact.
| Format: Fully Online |
| Term: Fall |
| Length: 3 years (Full-time) or 4 years (Part-time) |
| 70 credits total |
| Evening, weekend, and asynchronous course options |
| Rolling enrollment |
| Students may enter with any undergraduate degree |
| Applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) may qualify for Advanced Standing |
Is This Program for Me?
If you are one or more of the following...
| Social worker and community advocate | Pastor and church leader |
| Healthcare professional | Nonprofit manager and administrator |
| Community organizer | Corporate social responsibility professional |
| Educator and school leader | Entrepreneur and social innovator |
| Professional transitioning into social impact career | Looking to pursue leadership |
...this program is for you!
This program is designed for working professionals and purpose-driven leaders who want to address the root causes of social challenges.
How Do We Stand Out?
Why Students Choose This Program
大象传媒 University is likely the only Christian and the only Adventist program offering this dual degree MSW/MA Leadership in Social Innovation integrating social work with leadership in social innovation. In this program, students will explore how faith, compassion, and service can drive ethical leadership and transformative social change
Many students already serve in ministry, nonprofits, healthcare systems, schools, or government organizations but want stronger leadership tools, deeper professional training, and greater capacity to drive systemic change
Uniqueness
- 大象传媒 University is likely the only Christian and the only Adventist program offering this dual degree, integrating social work with leadership in social innovation.
- Students explore how faith, compassion, and service can drive ethical leadership and transformative social change.
Global Network
Students benefit from relationships across the global Seventh-day Adventist network, including:
- Healthcare systems
- Adventist Community Services
- Global churches and ministries
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Nonprofit organizations worldwide
These partnerships provide meaningful internship opportunities and collaborative learning experiences.
Overcoming Barriers
Many students feel called to create meaningful change but face barriers such as:
- Burnout from frontline work
- Limited leadership preparation
- Uncertainty about how to turn ideas into action
- Difficulty integrating faith and professional practice
This program equips students to align their mission with professional excellence and measurable impact.
Opportunities
Students complete an innovative internship addressing real-world community challenges, often in areas such as:
- Social entrepreneurship
- Community development
- Social advocacy
- Program innovation
- Social service design
These experiences allow students to apply classroom knowledge directly to real community impact projects.
What We Do for You
Program Overview
Flexiblility
This program is built for professionals balancing work, family, and ministry responsibilities. Our flexible structure includes:
- Asynchronous courses
- Evening synchronous sessions
- Predictable pacing
- Supportive faculty advising
- Practical coursework tied to real professional challenges
MSW Coursework
Master of Social Work Builds Expertise In:
- Advanced clinical assessment and intervention
- Evidence-based practice and research integration
- Ethical and professional decision-making
- Cultural humility and responsive practice
- Policy analysis and advocacy
- Leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Trauma informed curriculum
MA Coursework
MA Leadership in Social Innovation Develops Skills In:
- Leadership and systems change
- Design thinking and innovation
- Social entrepreneurship
- Program design and evaluation
- Organizational leadership
- Cultural Intelligence
- Inclusive leadership
- Ministry of Reconciliation through Social Innovation
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Estimated Tuition Benefits |
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33% discount on credits |
Graduate assistantships available |
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Potential employer partnerships such as Guild |
Flexible part-time pacing |
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Cost of Tuition |
~$63,000 over three years |
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After Degree Completion |
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| Positions | Salaries |
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MSW graduates |
$52,000 to $94,500 |
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Social entrepreneurship and leadership roles |
$55,000 to $150,000+ |
By completing both degrees together, students graduate with a distinctive and highly marketable skill set during a time when organizations urgently need leaders who understand both social systems and innovation.
Jump Start Your Social Innovation
Earn Up to $5,000 in Matching Funds
As a part of the MA in Leadership in Social Innovation, graduating participants will have the opportunity to present their Social Innovation Project case study. This may lead to possible grants which develop further and enhance their impactful project that responds to a social, economic, environmental or justice issue.
It will be a competitive process with students from 大象传媒 University and qualified judges will provide feedback and earn up to $5,000 in matching funds for the additional $5,000 participants will cultivate to expand their Social Innovation Project, totaling $10,000 or more to support the project.
Take the Next Step
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For More Information
Graduates pursue diverse careers across nonprofit, government, healthcare, corporate, and ministry settings.
Here are some jobs graduates can find themselves in:
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Clinical Social Worker
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Mental Health Therapist
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School Social Worker
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Medical Social Worker
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Program Director / Clinical Supervisor
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Executive Director of a Nonprofit
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Director of Innovation / Innovation Lab Lead
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Community Impact Manager
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Systems Change Strategist
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Policy and Advocacy Leader
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Social Entrepreneur / Founder
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Evaluation and Learning Manager
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Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
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Government or Nonprofit Administrator
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Director of Faith-Based Outreach
Graduates may pursue licensure as:
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Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
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Clinical or Macro Practice
Graduates typically secure employment within three months of graduation.
Career paths include opportunities in:
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Healthcare systems
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Community organizations
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Nonprofits
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Schools and universities
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Corporate social responsibility programs
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Faith-based organizations
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Government agencies
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Social enterprises
Visit our dual degree site for other dual programs.
This program creates space for students to:
- Think creatively about complex social problems
- Design innovative solutions
- Lead organizations and movements
- Build systems that create lasting change
If you feel called to…
- Create meaningful social impact
- Lead organizations with compassion and strategy
- Address systemic injustice
- Launch innovative programs and initiatives
- Integrate faith and professional excellence
This program will help you develop the skills, confidence, and leadership capacity to make that vision a reality.
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Take the Next Step
Your calling to serve deserves the right tools, training, and support. Request information to learn how the MSW/MA Leadership in Social Innovation can help you turn your vision into measurable change.