Advanced Standing MSW in Clinical Practice Online
A Faster Path to Your Online Master’s in Social Work
Embark on your journey to effecting change in your community with our advanced standing MSW program. Designed for those with a BSW degree, our advanced standing track allows you to leverage your past achievements, enabling you to graduate faster. With a reduced total credit requirement of just 32 hours, you’ll gain valuable experience while maximizing your existing knowledge and building advanced clinical skills.
The MSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and taught by diverse and experienced faculty who are dedicated to your success. Through the field practicum and online coursework that includes live interactive sessions, you’ll advance your capabilities and prepare for Master’s level licensure in half the time.
Duration 1 Year (Full-time); 1.5 Years (Part-time)
Cost per credit $525 cost per credit
Credit hours 32 credits
Program Benefits
- Graduate Faster
- Clinical Concentration
- Focus on Practice in Rural & Tribal Communities
- No GRE/GMAT Scores Required
Who is the Ideal Student for the Advanced Standing MSW Track?
The online MSW advanced standing track is for students who completed a Bachelor’s in Social Work at an accredited university within the last five years and earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher in their major. The specified criteria enable Advanced Standing students to complete the MSW program in half the time compared to other students, leveraging their recent Bachelor’s in Social Work and high GPA to expedite their progress. You can find out more about specific admissions requirements on our admissions page.
Curriculum Details
The online advanced standing MSW track requires students to complete 32 credit hours over 13 courses, while the standard online MSW option requires 63 credit hours over 19 courses. The advanced standing track comprises nine core courses supplemented by four focused courses, addressing crucial areas in clinical social work practice in rural and tribal communities and telehealth. Full-time participants in the advanced standing MSW program can expect to complete their studies in one year, while part-time students average a year and a half.
Find out more about the advanced standing curriculum on our courses page.
Answers to Common Questions
Explore our frequently asked questions. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to us for assistance or more information.
The traditional MSW program includes 16 core courses, four focus courses, and two field practicums for a total of 24 classes. The advanced standing MSW track consists of seven core courses, four focus courses, and one field practicum for a total of 13 classes, reducing the total credit hours from 63 to 32.
The advanced standing MSW track offers a streamlined one-year completion option compared to the traditional two-year duration for full-time students. For those opting for part-time enrollment, the advanced standing MSW extends to a year and a half, while the traditional MSW extends to three years.
A cohort model means you will start with a small group of students, take classes together throughout your program and graduate together. The cohort group fosters a strong sense of community and support among classmates. All students follow a predetermined schedule of courses which provides structure and consistency. Your cohort journey begins with the new student orientation (conducted through Zoom) on the Friday and Saturday before the start of the semester.
The MSW program charges $525 per credit, resulting in a total cost of $33,075 for the traditional MSW track. The advanced standing track is 32 credit hours resulting in a total cost of $16,800. There is an additional $40 fee for each practicum course (5320, 5340, 6320 & 6340).
The advanced standing MSW track requires a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree obtained from a CSWE-accredited program within the last five years and a demonstration of mastery of fundamental social work principles and practices as indicated on application materials. You can find additional requirements on our admissions page.