SSW FAQ

It is strongly recommended that students who are interested in both the on-campus and online program, apply for both the Online Program and the On-Campus programs.

Yes, the online MSW program will only be offered as part-time for those interested in our Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse pathway. Students can complete our on-campus MSW program either full-time or part-time. Our evening part time program is also limited to the Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse pathway.

Yes, this program is accredited by CSWE.

The Online and On-Campus MSW programs are offered through the School of Social Work, which is separate from the Rackham Graduate School.

The part time online program is designed for advanced learners. We classify advanced learners as those who have advanced standing eligibility or those who have been admitted through the MasterTrack MSW program, MicroMasters MSW program, U-M Sociology and Social Work program, or UM-Dearborn Human Services and Social Work partnership.

No. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency status is required to pursue the Online MSW program.

Yes, Sexual Health Certificate Program participants may opt into our three-installment payment plan. Most participants utilize this option.

For the sex therapy certificate: Applicants must have a minimum of a master's degree in a field of mental health from an accredited institution of higher learning (e.g. MA, MS, MSW, PhD, PsyD, MD).

One year of relevant work in the field constitutes one full year, post-graduate direct clinical client contact/service. (e.g. psychotherapy, counseling, psych nursing).

For the sexuality counselor certificate: Applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning (e.g. BSN, MD, DPT, MPH).

One year of relevant work in the field constitutes at least one full year of direct clinical services to clients (e.g. nursing, nurse midwife, NP, PA, PT, MD).

For the sexuality educator certificate: Applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

One year of relevant work in the field constitutes at least one full year of post degree work experience. The work involves direct teaching/education/training in a social services organization, public health, community mental health, or general education settings. Examples include: school teacher in health, educator in a health/mental health clinic, HIV/AIDS counselor, medical social worker, Planned Parenthood educator. These are just a few of the many ways people might be working to educate students/patients/clients.

If you just graduated from college, you will need at least one full year of post-graduation work experience working directly with people in a 'helping' capacity.

A $200 non-refundable deposit is due at enrollment. The first program installment is due February 1st of the year the program starts.