The master of social work (MSW) is a 60-credit-hour degree program that can be completed part-time or full-time through one of the curriculum schedules listed below.
In addition, the School of Social Work offers the following opportunities to complete the MSW program in 45 credit hours:
Advanced Standing for students who have completed a bachelor of social work degree and meet all of the requirements for advanced standing status.
MasterTrack MSW for students who have a minimum of three or more years of full-time human services experience.
UM-Dearborn Human Services & Social Work Program for University of Michigan-Dearborn human services undergraduates participating in the combined program.
U-M Sociology & Social Work Program for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor sociology undergraduates participating in the combined program
The School also offers a Masters International Volunteer Program, which allows students interested in incorporating 27 months of Peace Corps service into their MSW program.
Upon admission, students will be required to confirm which schedule they plan to elect since it determines their field placement assignment. After enrollment, students wishing to change to a different schedule must submit an Out-of-Sequence Petition describing an alternate plan. The petition should not be submitted before admission to the MSW program. Such petitions will be granted only if they are deemed educationally sound and all fieldwork and course requirements can be met.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106