Is an Advanced Standing Master of Social Work right for you?
The Advanced Standing MSW program option is available to those who have earned a BSW from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program within the past seven years.
Academic Schedule:
- Students complete their MSW degree in 12 months, over three semesters, starting with the Summer term (mid-May).
- No GRE is required to apply.
- We accept applications from September through December.
- Note: The BSW degree must be granted prior to the beginning of advanced standing classes.
| Term | Course Name | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMER | Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice | SOWK 530 | 3 |
| SUMMER | Required Elective | 3 | |
| FALL | Research Methods | SOWK 600 | 3 |
| FALL | Advanced Practice: Individuals | SOWK 630 | 3 |
| FALL | Field Education | SOWK 688 | 7 |
| FALL | Advanced Policy Analysis, Advocacy, & Contemporary Issues | SOWK 633 | 3 |
| SPRING | Advanced Practice: Communities | SOWK 631 | 3 |
| SPRING | Advanced Research and Social Work Capstone | SOWK698 | 3 |
| SPRING | Advanced Practice: Families and Groups | SOWK 634 | 3 |
| SPRING | Field Education | SOWK 688 | 8 |