Program Overview

MSW – Advanced Standing Five-Semester, Part-Time Program

The mission of Utah State University's MSW program is consistent with the intent of CSWE Educational Policy standards regarding the purpose and structure of social work education and with the University's mission and vision. The mission is grounded in the Social Work Department's guiding philosophy, which is based on two broad traditions: generalist and advanced generalist social work practice and the land grant university heritage. The program is committed to enhancing the quality of life in Utah, the nation, and the world, through community engagement, leadership development, research, and extension, and is reflective of the fundamental need to adjust social institutions to the democratic and egalitarian ideals of both the University and Social Work profession.

Advanced Standing Program

The Advanced Standing (AS) program begins fall semester every year. Over the course of five semesters, students will complete 36 credits. The program begins with an intensive summer session during which students will complete two 3-credit seminars. After completion of the summer session, AS students will join the full-time students in their second year of the traditional 2-year MSW program coursework and internship. Notification of admittance will be distributed in February of each application cycle.

5 Semester Part-Time Program

The Advanced Standing (AS) program begins fall semester yearly at the USU Statewide Campuses. Over the course of five semesters, students will complete 36 credits. The cohort will begin the 16-week fall session course work beginning in August and ending in May. Classes will be held from 5:15 PM to 10:30 PM once a week.

Application Requirements

The MSW program has admissions criteria and procedures that reflect its goals and objectives that also incorporate the School of Graduate Studies requirements for admission to a master's program at USU. Requirements include:

• A bachelor's degree in social work that will be completed before matriculation in the MSW program
• A 3.0 or higher GPA for most recent 60 semester or 90 quarter credits, and SW GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Earned "B" or higher in each undergraduate SW course attempted
• Three satisfactory letters of recommendation
• A statement of purpose
• Completed Resume
• Group Interview

Class and Practicum Requirements

View details on class and practicum requirements for the MSW program.

Cost of Attendance

Updated costs of attendance for the MSW program are as follows: | Semester | Credits | Tuition | | --- | --- | --- | | Year 1, Fall | 6 | $2,736 | | Year 1, Spring | 6 | $2,736 | | Year 1, Summer | 6 | $2,736 | | Year 2, Fall | 9 | $4,104 | | Year 2, Spring | 9 | $4,104 | | Total | 36 | $16,416 |

Application Timeline

The application timeline for the MSW program is as follows: | Application Opens | Application Deadline | Application Decision Notification | Starting Semester | Graduation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | November 1, 2024 | February 1, 2025 | April 2025 | Fall 2025 | May 2027 | | November 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026 | April 2026 | Fall 2026 | May 2028 | | November 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | April 2027 | Fall 2027 | May 2029 | | November 1, 2027 | February 1, 2028 | April 2028 | Fall 2028 | May 2030 |

Entrance Exam

No entrance exam is required for Utah State University's MSW Program.