Program Overview

Program Overview

The Advanced Standing (AS) program is a 12-month, 37-credit, synchronous online MSW program designed for individuals with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution. This program is structured to provide students with a comprehensive education in social work, including a 9-credit summer bridge program and two semesters with a course load of 14 credits/semester. The fall and spring semesters include a 600-hour practicum placement, where students gain hands-on experience in the field, translating to approximately 20 hours/week of practicum and specialization year coursework. Some students in Employment-Based Practicums may maintain employment throughout the program, but most will opt to focus strictly on school and practicum during the fall and spring semesters. Applicants must have: A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program or an international social work program recognized by CSWE through its International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Services GPA of 3.25 (or overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 3.25 in core social work courses) Preference is given for applicants: With 2,000+ hours of post-BSW professional social work experience Overall GPA of 3.25 or higher BSW earned in the past 7 years. You may still apply if you have more than 7 years since receiving BSW/BSSW. Your resume clearly articulates social work experience and continuing education/training.

Admission Criteria

• A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program or an international social work program recognized by CSWE through its International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Services
• GPA of 3.25 (or overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 3.25 in core social work courses)
  • Preference is given for applicants with:
    • 2,000+ hours of post-BSW professional social work experience
    • Overall GPA of 3.25 or higher
    • BSW earned in the past 7 years
• Applicants with more than 7 years since receiving BSW/BSSW may still apply, provided their resume clearly articulates social work experience and continuing education/training.

Program Structure

• The program is 12 months long
• 37 credits are required for completion
• The program includes a 9-credit summer bridge program
• Two semesters with a course load of 14 credits/semester
• Fall and spring semesters include a 600-hour practicum placement
  • Approximately 20 hours/week of practicum and specialization year coursework

Practicum Placement

• 600-hour practicum placement in the fall and spring semesters
• Hands-on experience in the field
• Approximately 20 hours/week of practicum and specialization year coursework
• Some students in Employment-Based Practicums may maintain employment throughout the program, while others will focus strictly on school and practicum during the fall and spring semesters.