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The MSU Denver Difference: MSW Program Basics. Claire Alfus, MA. Program Overview. Accreditation. Advanced Standing Program. General Information: Summer start only 36 credit hours, including 6 credit summer bridge Admission Standards Must have one of the following:
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The MSU Denver Difference:MSW Program Basics Claire Alfus, MA
Advanced Standing Program • General Information: • Summer start only • 36 credit hours, including 6 credit summer bridge • Admission Standards • Must have one of the following: • A BSW degree from a CSWE accredited program obtained within the last six years • A degree recognized through CSWE’s International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service* • A degree from a program that is covered under a memorandum of understanding with international social work accreditors* • Have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher • Have completed all Advanced Standing Program Admissions forms and requirements *Applicants who received degrees from outside the United States should contact the department to determine eligibility
Regular Program • General Information • Fall start only • 60 credit hours • Admission Standards: • Have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher • Have completed, or will complete, a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university prior to the fall semester in which students start the MSW Program* • Completion of Undergraduate Prerequisite Courses • Submission of all required application materials *Applicants who received degrees from outside the United States should contact the department to determine eligibility
Enrollment Options Full Time Part Time 6 to 9 credits per semester 30-40 hour per week commitment The Advanced Standing Program takes two years to complete and the Regular Program takes four years to complete • 15 credits per semester • 50 hour per week commitment • The Advanced Standing Program takes one year to complete and the Regular Program takes two years to complete 3 year timelinefor the Regular Program: complete foundation year part-time (2 years) and concentration year full time (1 year) or vice versa
Course Delivery Options Fully Online Mixed Traditional Students take courses on campus, online, and in the hybrid format: On Campus courses Offered days, nights, and weekends Typically either Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday depending on whether the student is in the foundation or concentration year Online courses Completed fully online May require synchronous activity Online courses are not self-paced Hybrid courses Both on campus and online requirements Students will be required to attend class on campus on specific daysthroughout the semester determined by the course instructor • Students are guaranteed a spot in online sections of all required courses • May require synchronous activity • Online courses are not self-paced • Students may be required to participate in extracurricular online seminars
Advising Snapshot:Advanced Standing – Full Time Plan Required Concentration Coursework Note: Concentration Field Placement consists of 20 hours/week † Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters ‡ Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters
Advising Snapshot:Advanced Standing – Part Time Plan Required Concentration Coursework Note: Concentration Field Placement consists of 20 hours/week † Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters ‡ Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters
Advising Snapshot:Regular Program – Full Time Plan Required Foundation Coursework Note: Foundation Field Placement consists of 16 hours/week * Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters
Advising Snapshot:Regular Program – Full Time Plan Required Concentration Coursework Note: Concentration Field Placement consists of 20 hours/week † Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters ‡ Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters
Advising Snapshot:Regular Program – Part Time Plan Required Foundation Coursework Note: Foundation Field Placement consists of 16 hours/week * Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters
Advising Snapshot:Regular Program – Part Time Plan Required Concentration Coursework Note: Concentration Field Placement consists of 20 hours/week † Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters ‡ Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters
Field Placement Process and Options The Department of Social Work at MSU Denver has a dedicated Office of Field Education that: • Works with students to secure field placements in their area of interest • Interviews both agencies and students • Ensures there is a good fit between agencies and students The field placement process is completed the spring before you start your field placement in the fall.
