Complete the Social Work Essentials/ MasterTrack™ Certificate Online and Finish Your MSW on Campus
Once you successfully finish your Social Work Essentials certificate (SWEC) or MasterTrack certificate (MTC) and are admitted to the MSW program you can complete your degree on campus. The SWEC or MTC reduces the credit hour requirement for the MSW from 60 to 45, saving you time and money.
Students can sign up for the Social Work Essentials certificate beginning in December 2024. New registration for the MasterTrack Certificate (MTC) closed in October 2024. 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 Social Work Essentials Certificate alone are non-credit bearing credentials.
Advantages
- You can waive an entire semester, which saves you time and money
- More than 600+ field placements
- You will have support from an admission counselor and academic advisor
- 300+ Scholarship opportunities
- 8 different curricular pathways covering a broad range of specializations
Admission Requirements
- Candidates with previous human service experience are required
- Submit the Eligibility Review Request form
- Meet MSW Program admissions criteria
Program Requirements
- Admission to the MSW program.
- Successful completion of the Social Work Essentials or MasterTrack certificate, including receiving a 70% grade or higher on all assignments and exams, prior to beginning the MSW program. Certificates are valid for two years.
- Students will complete a 45 credit hour program including 14 credits of field instruction (900 clock hours).
- Advanced standing students are not eligible to participate in the On Campus Social Work Essentials/Mastertrack certificate.
Apply to the MasterTrack MSW
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Step 1
Submit an Eligibility Review Request at the earliest date possible.
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Step 2
Your resume and interest form will be reviewed to assess eligibility to apply to the Social Work Essentials/MasterTrack MSW program. Once approved, schedule an admissions consultation with the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management, [email protected].
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Step 3
Review the Social Work Essentials/MasterTrack 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.
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Step 4
Apply to MSW Program, if eligible based on review. Your application will receive a full MSW program admissions review.
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Step 5
Start your Social Work Essentials certificate (SWEC) or MasterTrack certificate (MTC) either before or after you receive an MSW Program application decision.
Students may be well advised to start the SWEC or MTC after receiving an offer of admission to the MSW Program. Completion of the SWEC or MTC does not guarantee admission to the MSW program.
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Step 6
After successful admission, complete your Social Work Essentials or MasterTrack certificate prior to the start of your fall MSW on campus courses. You will have an individual course planning appointment to discuss part-time or full time enrollment options.
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Step 7Join your cohort in Ann Arbor to complete your MSW degree.
When to Apply
Social Work Essentials/MasterTrack Certificate Schedule & Timelines
Financial Aid
Online MSW Program
Once you are accepted into the Social Work Essentials/ 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.
Social Work Essentials/ MasterTrack Certificate
There is no financial aid available for the online Social Work Essentials certificate or the MasterTrack certificate.
Questions & Support
Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management
Phone: (734) 936-0961
SW Essentials Certificate Technical Questions:
[email protected]
MSW Program Questions:
[email protected]
Barbara S. Hiltz
Director of MSW Programs and Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work
Yatesha D. Robinson
Assistant Director of Field Education, Online Program and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
Antuan Featherstone
Online MSW Program Manager
Monica D. Sampson
Clinical Assistant Professor