Courses in the online program are both synchronous and asynchronous. Per online course each week, students should expect 2 hours of synchronous live course sessions, and around 6.5 hours of asynchronous content (for example: assignments, readings, mini-lectures, videos, discussion boards).
Online MSW students can apply for need and merit-based grants and scholarships. More information about financial aid can be found here.
Yes, Online MSW students are eligible for work-study, Graduate Student Instructor (GSI), or Graduate Student Staff Assistant (GSSA) positions. Students must meet the criteria listed on the U-M Human Resources website. Online MSW students must enroll in at least 6 credits in a term to hold a GSI or GSSA position. Positions are posted on the U-M Careers website. Work-study positions are posted on the U-M Student Employment website.
It may be possible to receive a refund. MasterTrack Certificate students should contact Coursera to learn more about their refund policy: https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/209819043
No refunds will be given for Social Work Essential Certificate courses.
Social Work Essentials MSW and MasterTrack MSW students can apply for need and merit-based grants and scholarships when they begin taking MSW courses. More information about financial aid can be found here.
No, special scholarship programs must be completed through the On-Campus MSW Program 16 month (full time) or Advanced Standing (full time) schedules.
Yes, Social Work Essentials MSW and MasterTrack MSW students may apply and participate in any special scholarship program available for their program if they meet special program criteria.
The admissions criteria are the same for both programs, however, students who enter through the MasterTrack or Social Work Essentials certificate programs, U-M Sociology and Social Work students, and UM Dearborn Human Services and Social Work students must satisfy additional admission requirements.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106