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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What requirements need to be fulfilled before I can advance to candidacy in the Joint PhD Program?

    Students must have completed their coursework in both social work and their social science, including cognate courses, completed their research internship, passed their social science prelim and defended their social work prelim proposal. The dates for requirements Press enter to read full text...

  2. What scholarship opportunities are available for the MSW Program?

    There are numerous scholarship opportunities. The School offers Dean’s Scholarships, which are awarded based on the undergraduate GPA of incoming students (as calculated for admissions review purposes) in addition to a strong commitment to the mission of the School Press enter to read full text...

  3. What services and accommodations are available for students with disabilities?

    Extensive services are available. For information on these services, please contact the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management at the School of Social Work (734-936-0961 / [email protected]) or the University's Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (734-763-3000 phone/voice/TTY/TDD); U-M Services for Students with Disabilties website.

  4. What social science departments are available for Joint PhD Program students?

    Currently three social science departments are available for joint program students: Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology.

  5. What times will Full-time online courses be offered?

    Online MSW courses for full-time students will be offered primarily during the day (EST) during the week. Students living outside of the Eastern Time Zone will need to make accommodations to attend courses during their listed times.

    Field placement hours will need to be scheduled to allow for class attendance.

  6. What times will Part-time online courses be offered?

    Online MSW courses for part-time students will be offered primarily in the evenings (EST) during the week. Students living outside of the Eastern Time Zone will need to make accommodations to attend courses during their listed times.

    Field placement hours will need to be scheduled during the day to allow for class attendance.

  7. What type of gift cards are there?

    The FAST Office can purchase electronic gift cards from Visa or Amazon to be sent via email to the recipient.

  8. What types of Graduate Student Assistant positions are available at the School of Social Work?

    Graduation student instructor (GSI) and graduate student research assistant (GSRA) are not available to MSW students; however each year MSW students are employed by other departments and offices on campus.  Please visit the U-M Careers at the U website for a listing Press enter to read full text...

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