Once you successfully finish your MasterTrack certificate and are admitted to the MSW program you can complete your degree on campus. The MasterTrack certificate reduces the credit hour requirement for the MSW from 60 to 45, saving you time and money.
New registration for the MasterTrack Certificate (MTC) via Coursera closes in October 2024. Beginning in January 2025, the MTC program will change its name and platform. The same great content and curriculum will be available as the Social Work Essentials Certificate (SWEC).
Please note the MasterTrack Certificate and SW Essentials Certificate alone are non-credit bearing credentials.
Submit an Eligibility Review Request at the earliest date possible.
Review the MasterTrack Certificate Schedule & Timeline to plan the timing for your MSW application submission. You want to submit your MSW application with enough time to receive a decision prior to your desired cohort start date.
Apply to MSW Program, if eligible based on review. Your application will receive a full MSW program admissions review.
Start your MasterTrack certificate either
before or after you receive an MSW Program application decision.
Students may be well advised to start the MasterTrack after receiving an offer of admission to the MSW Program. Completion of the MasterTrack certificate does not guarantee admission to the MSW program.
Once you are accepted into the MasterTrack MSW program, you are eligible for grants, scholarships and other forms of financial aid. For information please refer to the MSW Guide to Financial Aid.
There is no financial aid available for the online MasterTrack certificate.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106