One-Year MSW Advanced Standing Program
- The One-Year MSW Advanced Standing (39 hours) is ideal for students who have earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited social work program.
- Accepted students are not required to complete the traditional foundational year of MSW classes.
- The program is only offered as a full-time option and can be completed in one calendar year.
- Incoming Advanced Standing students begin their journey during the Graduate Studies Summer or Spring terms and then join their two-year traditional program peers for their final two semesters
- Advance Standing students are only required to complete one Field Placement experience.
- Applicants for the Master of Social Work One-Year Advanced Standing Program are considered for admission and enrollment twice annually.
Spring Admission
To be considered for Spring Admission, all required application materials must be received by November 1. Applications received before August 15 will be given priority consideration. Applications completed after November 1 may be considered but will not receive priority and may be considered for admission in the summer semester unless otherwise specified.
Summer Admission
To be considered for Summer Admission, all required application materials must be received by April 1. Applications received before January 15 will be given priority consideration. Applications completed after April 1 may be considered but will not receive priority and may be considered for admission in the spring semester unless otherwise specified.