Student Services FAQ

No. All courses must be taken at the School of Social Work in Ann Arbor. We do, however, allow for students to complete field placements outside of Ann Arbor, so commuter students would only need to travel to the school a few days each week for courses.

The School offers some classes in the evening and some mini courses may be schedules on weekends. Students must be able to complete coursework and fieldwork during the day during the week to complete the MSW program at Michigan.

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor does not; however, the University of Michigan Flint offers a BSW program. Undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor may enroll in MSW courses in their junior and senior years with the permission of the instructor.

The University offers an LSA-approved minor for undergraduate students interested in community action and social change. Please view our website for information on the CASC Undergraduate Minor.

Yes, the majority of our MSW students concentrate in Interpersonal Practice. Students interested in clinical social work are encouraged to select the Interpersonal Practice method. Coursework in Interpersonal Practice is focused on improving the skills social workers utilize in providing direct service to individuals, small groups, and families. Interpersonal Practice course offerings include Interpersonal Practice with Individual Adults, Interpersonal Practice with Children and Youth, Interpersonal Practice with Groups and Interpersonal Practice with Families. Other courses of interest to students with a clinical social work focus include:

• Death, Loss and Grief
• Mental Health and Mental Disorders of the Adults and the Elderly
• Mental Health and Mental Disorders of Children and Youth
• Treatment Strategies for Sexual Dysfunction
• Special Topics in Family Violence
• Interpersonal Practice with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Clients
• Practice Seminar in Child Maltreatment: Assessment and Treatment
• Integrative Seminar on Child Maltreatment
• Interpersonal Practice Mini-Courses (SW 790)

Yes, official dual degree programs offered include:

• MSW/JD (Law School)
• MSW/MPH (School of Public Health, Health Behavior/Education)
• MSW/MPP (School of Public Policy)
• MSW/MBA (School of Business Administration)
• MSW/MUP (College of Architecture and Urban Planning)
• MSW/MSI (School of Information)

Students also may set up specialized student initiated dual degree programs. Student initiated dual degree programs have been set up by MSW students with natural resources, architecture, southeast Asian studies, education etc., in the past several years. Separate application materials are required by each school/college and are reviewed independently according to their criteria.

No; however, transfer credit is possible for courses taken from CSWE accredited MSW programs or other accredited graduate-level programs where credits have not been applied toward a degree.

Unfortunately no, but a current student in the MSW program may be willing to host you during your stay. Contact the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management (734-936-0961 or [email protected]) to inquire about this possibility. There are also a number of hotels in the area to accommodate you. For more information, please visit the U-M Campus Information website.

No, proficiency exams are not offered. However, if you have extensive prior coursework in relevant areas you may qualify for an exemption.

Please review the Transfer Applicants webpage for information and a form to request a review of potential transfer credits.

You must do the following:

1. Submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application and include the U-M Code (002325). The FAFSA can be submitted online at: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
2. Submit the School of Social Work Financial Aid Form with the online application or mail to:
   
   The University of Michigan
   School of Social Work
   Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management
   1080 South University Avenue, Room 1748
   Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106