Are there any in person meetings on campus if I am completing the MSW program online?
No, online students are not required to come to Ann Arbor. Online students are able to enroll in an on-campus course if they are able to attend in-person. Online students are also invited to participate in the in-person graduation ceremony upon completion of the MSW degree. An online streaming option is also available for commencement.
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.
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.
Are Online MSW Program courses synchronous or asynchronous?
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).
How many Online MSW students will be in a cohort every semester?
We anticipate approximately 60 Online MSW students per semester.
When should advanced standing students apply to the Online MSW Program?
Advanced standing students should apply for the earliest date possible based upon the semester they are hoping to enter the Online MSW Program. Deadline information can be found here.
When should undergraduate U-M Sociology and Social Work students apply to the Online MSW Program?
U-M Sociology and Social Work students should apply by March 1st of their junior year. More details are available here.
When should UM Dearborn Human Services and Social Work students apply to the Online MSW Program?
UM Dearborn Human Services and Social Work students should apply by February 1st of their junior year. More details are available here.
Are the admission requirements the same for the Online MSW Program as the On-Campus MSW Program?
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.
How do students in the online program satisfy practicum hours?
Field hours are typically completed in person at a human service organization. Students work with the Office of Field Education to find a placement near them. All field placement sites must be located within the United States, not including U.S. territories.