Advanced Standing Program

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Master of Social Work (MSW)Advanced Standing Program

Full-Time

Applicants that hold an undergraduate degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited undergraduate social work program for which their degree was conferred within the past five years can complete their MSW in just 7 months (two full-time semesters). Students accepted into this highly competitive program will enroll in advanced clinical concentration and leadership courses.

Students are required to complete 580 hours of Professional and Clinical Practice training over the duration of enrollment. This translates into approximately 24 hours a week of social work internship. This program is not recommended for individuals that work full-time. Students will take approximately four courses each semester (Tues. & Thurs. 9:00AM - 5:00PM). Professional and Clinical Practice will be assigned for completion on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Curriculum

  • Introduction to Trauma and Resilience (3)

    Psychopathology (3)

    Advanced Clinical SW Practice with Individuals (3)

    Advanced Clinical SW Practice with Families (3)

    Advanced Clinical Practicum III (4) 250 hours

    # of Credits: 16

  • Advanced Clinical Practice with Groups (3)

    Evaluation of Clinical SW Practice (3)

    Leadership, Advocacy and Policy Practice (3)

    Mind Body Connection: The Neurobiology of Clinical Practice (3)

    Advanced Clinical Practicum IV (4) 250 hours

    # of Credits: 16



Part-Time

Completed in approximately 16 months, this program offers 32 credits of advanced social work courses. Students that hold an undergraduate degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited undergraduate social work program for which their degree was conferred within the past five years are eligible to apply. Students accepted into this highly competitive program will enroll in advanced clinical concentration and leadership courses.

This program is designed for working professionals. Students will take two courses normally during evening hours. Students are required to complete 500 hours of Professional and Clinical Practice training over the duration of enrollment. This translates into approximately 10-12 hours a week of social work internship. Some agencies require that students be available during some regular business hours (M-F, 8-6) for trainings, meetings, and/or supervision.

Curriculum

  • Introduction to Trauma and Resilience (3)

    psychopathology (3)

    Advanced Clinical Practicum III (A) (2) 125 hours

    # OF CREDITS - 8

  • Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Individuals (3)

    Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Families (3)

    Advanced Clinical Practicum III (B) (2) 125 hours

    # OF CREDITS - 8
  • Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Groups (3)

    Mind Body Connection: Neurobiology of Clinical Practice (3)

    Advanced Clinical Practicum IV (A) (2) 125 hours

    # OF CREDITS - 8

  • Leadership, Advocacy and Policy Practice (3)

    Evaluation of Clinical Social Work Practice (3)

    Advanced Clinical Practicum IV (B) (2) – 125 hours

    # of Credits – 8

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