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Curriculum

  1. As an online student would I be able to pursue the School Social Work Certificate?

    Yes, beginning Winter 2023 students in the Online MSW program will be able to take the courses needed for school social work certification. Students will also need to talk with the Office of Field Education to ensure that the field placement qualifies for school social work certification.

  2. Can students choose any pathway in the Online Program?

    Students completing the Online MSW Program must follow the Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Pathway. Additional pathways may be added to the Online Program in the future.

  3. Do you anticipate adding additional pathways to your online MSW program in the future?

    Yes! We plan to offer the Welfare of Children & Families pathway beginning in Fall 2024. We may offer additional pathways following that addition.

  4. How many credits do full-time online students take each semester?

    Full-time online students enroll in 14-16 credits each semester for 3 semesters to complete the 45-credit degree program. This includes credits for field placement hours.

    Standard full-time field schedule represents 3 days (24 hours) per week in field over 2 consecutive terms.

  5. How many credits do part-time online students take each semester?

    Part-time online students enroll in 5-7 credits each semester for 7 semesters to complete the 45-credit degree program. This includes credits for field placement hours.

    Standard part-time field schedule represents 2 days (16 hours) per week in field over 3 consecutive terms.

  6. What times will Full-time online courses be offered?

    Online MSW courses for full-time students will be offered primarily during the day (EST) during the week. Students living outside of the Eastern Time Zone will need to make accommodations to attend courses during their listed times.

    Field placement hours will need to be scheduled to allow for class attendance.

  7. What times will Part-time online courses be offered?

    Online MSW courses for part-time students will be offered primarily in the evenings (EST) during the week. Students living outside of the Eastern Time Zone will need to make accommodations to attend courses during their listed times.

    Field placement hours will need to be scheduled during the day to allow for class attendance.

  8. Will this program prepare me to work as a school social worker?

    The classes needed for school social work certification will be available starting in Winter 2023.

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