Some students can complete the MSW program in 12 months (full-time Advanced Standing, MicroMasters MSW, MasterTrack MSW, U-M Sociology & SW, and UM-Dearborn Human Services & SW). Students in our full-time four-term programs complete the program in either 16 months or 20 months. Part-time students have different options. Please visit our Program Length webpage for details.
Eligibility request forms will be reviewed as soon as possible. Students should receive a decision within 5-10 days of submission.
For full-time you would complete the 45 credits in 3 semesters (about a year) on-campus. Part-time students (On-Campus or Online) will complete the 45 credits in 7 semesters (about two years and four months).
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.
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.
Student who enter the Online MSW Program through the MasterTrack, MicroMasters, U-M Sociology and Social Work or UM Dearborn Human Services and Social Work programs will complete 16 hours of field work (2 days/week) for four semesters. Advanced Standing eligible students will complete 16 hours of field work (2 days/week) for three semesters.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106