Program Overview

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Social Work Advanced Standing: Part Time, MSW

The Social Work Advanced Standing: Part Time, MSW program is designed for students who have completed a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution within the last five years.

Admissions

Admissions to the Social Work Advanced Standing: Part Time MSW will be suspended as of spring 2028 and will be discontinued as of fall 2029.

• The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below.
• Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School.
• Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s).
• Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the program are as follows:

• Fall Deadline: April 1
• Spring Deadline: The program does not admit in the spring.
• Summer Deadline: The program does not admit in the summer.
• GRE (Graduate Record Examinations): Not required.
• English Proficiency Test:
  • TOEFL (iBT): 100
  • Duolingo (DET): 130
• Other Test(s) (e.g., GMAT, MCAT): n/a
• Letters of Recommendation Required: 3

Funding

Graduate School Resources

The Bursars Office provides information about tuition and fees associated with being a graduate student. Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid. Further funding information is available from the Graduate School.

MSW Program Resources

Thanks to the generosity of friends and alumni, the Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work also has a number of Awards and Scholarships available to MSW applicants and current MSW students, ranging from several hundred dollars to covering the full cost of tuition and fees, as well as training grants and other opportunities that can provide funding for students with specific career interests.

• Students also have access to federal loans and work study.

Requirements

Curricular Requirements

• Minimum Credit Requirement: 30 credits
• Minimum Residence Credit Requirement: 16 credits
• Minimum Graduate Coursework Requirement: 15 credits must be graduate-level coursework.
• Overall Graduate GPA Requirement: 3.00 GPA required.
• Other Grade Requirements: Grades of C are accepted only if they are offset by an equal number of credits of A.

Required Courses

The required courses for the program are as follows:

• Generalist Psychopathology: SOC WORK 612 - Psychopathology in Generalist Social Work Practice
• Advanced Practice:
  • SOC WORK 741 - Interventions with Children, Youth, and Families
  • SOC WORK 835 - Advanced Social Work Practice in Mental Health
• Policies & Services:
  • SOC WORK 836 - Mental Health Policies and Services
  • SOC WORK 920 - Child, Youth, and Family Policies and Services
• Advanced Macro Practice: SOC WORK 840 - Advanced Macro Practice
• Advanced Practice Field: Students must complete 11 credits from the following:
  • SOC WORK 800 - Field Practice and Integrative Seminar III
  • SOC WORK 801 - Field Practice and Integrative Seminar IV
• Free Electives: Students must complete three free electives from the list below chosen in consultation with advisor.

Policies

Prior Coursework

• Graduate credits in equivalent generalist courses completed with a grade of B or better taken at CSWE-accredited MSW programs may be used to fulfill the minimum degree credit requirement.
• Graduate credits from other MSW programs/institutions may not be used to fulfill the minimum residence credit requirement.

Probation

• Refer to the Graduate School: Probation policy.
• Satisfactory Progress Criteria: Graduate students are required to maintain and graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.00.

Advisor / Committee

• All master's candidates are assigned to the social work academic advisors.

Credits Per Term Allowed

• 15 credit maximum.

Time Limits

• Students who withdraw from the Part-Time MSW Program without having completed at least 6 credits must reapply for admission to the Part-Time Program.

Grievances and Appeals

• These resources may be helpful in addressing your concerns:
  • Bias or Hate Reporting
  • Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures
  • Hostile and Intimidating Behavior Policies and Procedures
  • Office of the Provost for Faculty and Staff Affairs
  • Employee Assistance
  • Employee Disability Resource Office
  • Graduate School
  • Office of Compliance
  • Office Student Assistance and Support
  • Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards
  • Ombuds Office for Faculty and Staff
  • Title IX

Professional Development

Graduate School Resources

Take advantage of the Graduate School's professional development resources to build skills, thrive academically, and launch your career.

Program Resources

MSW students can also take advantage of the College of Letters & Sciences SuccessWorks services, including their Canvas modules on jobs and internships.