Online MSW

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.

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.

Full-time online students enroll in 14-16 credits each semester for 3 semesters to complete the 45-credit degree program. In some semesters, this includes credits for field placement hours.

Full-time students will complete their field credits over 2 or 3 semesters depending on their curriculum schedule.

Part-time online students enroll in 5-7 credits each semester for 7 semesters to complete the 45-credit degree program. In some semesters, this includes credits for field placement hours.

Part-time students will typically complete their field credits in their last 3 or 4 semesters of the part time program depending on their curriculum schedule.

The classes needed for school social work certification will be available starting in Winter 2023.

Students should reach out directly to hiring departments to inquire if work can be conducted in a remote manner. Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) or Graduate Student Staff Assistant (GSSA) remotely positions will be posted on the U-M Careers website. Work-study positions are posted on the U-M Student Employment website.

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.

Yes. The student must reside within the U.S. and meet criteria for one of the following paths:

• Advanced Standing (you earned a BSW degree with a 3.5 GPA or higher)
• MasterTrack 
• U-M Sociology and Social Work
• UM-Dearborn Human Services and Social Work

No. It is not possible to complete the entire Online MSW program while living outside of the United States. Students who are U.S. Citizens or who have Permanent Residency status in the U.S. may take courses while outside of the United States, however their field placement hours (credits) must be completed in the United States, not including U.S. territories. Please review the Distance Education Disclosure form for more information.

No. Students are not required to live near Michigan for the Online MSW Program, but students are required to complete field placement hours in the United States.