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Complete the Social Work Essentials/ MasterTrack Certificate Online and Finish Your MSW on Campus

Once you successfully finish your Social Work Essentials certificate (SWEC) or MasterTrack certificate (MTC) and are admitted to the MSW program you can complete your degree on campus. The SWEC or MTC reduces the credit hour requirement for the MSW from 60 to 45, saving you time and money.

Students can sign up for the SWEC on the School of Social Work website beginning in November. Prior to this, students can sign up for the MasterTrack Certificate via Coursera, which offers the same content. New registration for the MasterTrack Certificate (MTC) closes in October 2024.

Please note the MasterTrack Certificate and Social Work Essentials Certificate alone are non-credit bearing credentials.

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Advantages

  • You can waive an entire semester, which saves you time and money
  • More than 600+ field placements
  • You will have support from an admission counselor and academic advisor
  • 300+ Scholarship opportunities
  • 8 different curricular pathways covering a broad range of specializations

Admission Requirements

Program Requirements

  • Admission to the MSW program.
  • Successful completion of the Social Work Essentials or MasterTrack certificate, including receiving a 70% grade or higher on all assignments and exams, prior to beginning the MSW program.
  • Students will complete a 45 credit hour program including 14 credits of field instruction (900 clock hours).
  • Advanced standing students are not eligible to participate in the On Campus Social Work Essentials/Mastertrack certificate.

Apply to the MasterTrack MSW

  • Step 1

    Submit an Eligibility Review Request at the earliest date possible.

    Submit Eligibility Review Request

  • Step 2

    Your resume and interest form will be reviewed to assess eligibility to apply to the Social Work Essentials/MasterTrack MSW program. Once approved, schedule an admissions consultation with the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management, [email protected].

  • Step 3

    Review the Social Work Essentials/MasterTrack timeline to plan the timing for your MSW application submission. You want to submit your MSW application with enough time to receive a decision prior to your desired cohort start date.

  • Step 4

    Apply to MSW Program, if eligible based on review. Your application will receive a full MSW program admissions review.

    Apply to MSW Program

  • Step 5

    Start your Social Work Essentials certificate (SWEC) or MasterTrack certificate (MTC) either before or after you receive an MSW Program application decision.

    Students may be well advised to start the SWEC or MTC after receiving an offer of admission to the MSW Program. Completion of the SWEC or MTC does not guarantee admission to the MSW program.

  • Step 6

    After successful admission, complete your Social Work Essentials or MasterTrack certificate prior to the start of your fall MSW on campus courses. You will have an individual course planning appointment to discuss part-time or full time enrollment options.

  • Step 7
    Join your cohort in Ann Arbor to complete your MSW degree.

When to Apply

To begin the MSW Residential Program in August 2025

Early Application Deadline December 1, 2024
Priority Application Deadline March 1, 2025
Application Deadline August 1, 2025

Please note admission will be offered on a rolling basis and therefore early application is strongly encouraged.

  • Submit your Eligibility Review Request as soon as possible.
  • Begin the online MasterTrack courses no later than October 2024 or the Social Work Essentials Certificate no later than April 2025.
  • Complete all MasterTrack or SW Essentials Certificate courses before the start of Fall 2025 term.

Social Work Essentials/MasterTrack Certificate Schedule & Timelines

Financial Aid

Online MSW Program

Once you are accepted into the Social Work Essentials/ MasterTrack MSW program, you are eligible for grants, scholarships and other forms of financial aid. For information please refer to the MSW Guide to Financial Aid.

Social Work Essentials/ MasterTrack Certificate

There is no financial aid available for the online Social Work Essentials certificate or the MasterTrack certificate.

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