Program Overview

Introduction to the Advanced Standing Online MSW Program

The Advanced Standing Online Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Adelphi University is designed for students who have earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program within the last five years. This program allows students to complete their MSW degree in just 15 months, with a reduced number of credits and practicum hours compared to the traditional online MSW program.

Program Overview

The Advanced Standing Online MSW program is a 31-credit program that can be completed in 15 months. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). The program includes a combination of online coursework, virtual residencies, and field education.

Program Benefits

• The program is designed for students who have a strong foundation in social work principles and practices.
• Students can complete the program in just 15 months, with a reduced number of credits and practicum hours.
• The program includes a combination of online coursework, virtual residencies, and field education.
• Students have access to personalized instruction and unique opportunities to prepare for licensure as a social worker.

Curriculum

The Advanced Standing Online MSW program includes a range of courses that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a competent social worker. The curriculum includes:

• SWK 502: Professional Development Seminar
• SWK 689: Field Placement
• SWK 710: Social Work Assessment and Diagnosis
• SWK 722: Organization Context for Professional Practice
• SWK 758: Social Work Research II
• SWK 780: Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals in Family Contexts
• SWK 782: Advanced Social Work Practice with Groups
• SWK 790: Field Instruction III
• SWK 791: Field Instruction IV

Electives

Students can choose from a range of electives, including:

• SWK 788: Immigrants and Refugees: Issues and Interventions
• SWK 717: Evidence-Based Practice with Serious Mental Illness: Paths to Recovery
• SWK 706: Social Work Practice in Health Care
• SWK 721: Practice in End of Life Care
• SWK 729: Selected Issues in Social Work Practice with Older Adults
• SWK 736: Contemporary Social Work: An Integrative Approach
• SWK 752: Stress, Crisis, Trauma and Coping
• SWK 759: Social Work Practice with People Living with Dementia

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Advanced Standing Online MSW program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Earned a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program within the last five years
• GPA of 3.0 or better on a four-point scale in all social work courses
• Two professional letters of recommendation
• Personal statement/essay describing how interest in social work developed
• Paid or volunteer experience in human services preferred
• Participation in an interview via Google Hangout may be required (case-by-case basis)

Application Materials

Students must submit the following application materials:

• Completed application
• Official transcripts for all schools attended
• Personal statement/essay
• Two letters of recommendation
• $60 application fee
• Professional résumé (preferred, but not required)

Tuition

The tuition for the Advanced Standing Online MSW program is $1,035 per credit hour, with a total tuition of $33,120 for the 31-credit program. A deposit of $200 is required to secure a place in the program.

Field Education

Field education is a central component of the Advanced Standing Online MSW program. Students work at human service agencies, directly with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, gaining exposure to diverse problems and people, including oppressed populations. Field work assignments consist of diverse practice opportunities, including conducting face-to-face interviews with clients, community work, program development, social action, and research.