Advanced-Standing Program
Our one-year, full-time Advance-Standing Program is for students who hold a bachelor of social work (BSW) from a CSWE accredited institution. Students may take courses on-campus or online starting in the summer. The online curriculum requires face-to-face orientation.
For admission requirements please visit Application Instructions. To obtain an MSW degree students must also:
- Receive no more than one “C” in foundation courses, regardless of overall GPA.
- Receive no more than one “C” in concentration courses (including electives) regardless of overall GPA.
- No grades of “D” or “F” in any class regardless of overall GPA.
- Completion of 42 hours of required coursework
- 500 clock hours of a field experience with a social service agency related to their area of concentration.
Traditional and Online 60-Credit Hour Program
Students who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university and who do not meet the Advanced-Standing criteria may apply to this degree option. This program is offered starting in the fall. The program is structured for students to take weekday classes on-campus or primarily online. The online curriculum requires face-to-face orientation.
For admission requirements please visit Application Instructions. To fulfill the 60 hour MSW degree requirements students must also:
- Complete a total of 60 hours of required coursework.
- No more than one “C” in foundation courses, regardless of overall GPA.
- No more than one “C” in concentration courses (including electives) regardless of overall GPA.
- No grades of “D” or “F” in any class regardless of overall GPA.
- Complete two field internship 500 clock hours of field experience required.
Part-Time Program
The School of Social Work offers a part-time program for admitted students. Part-time plans are available for review after admission.