Advanced Standing Course Sequences

The Advanced Standing online MSW offers two plans of study:

2 Terms (Full-Time) – 8 months to complete
4 Terms (Part-Time) – 16 months to complete

Learn more about the time commitment for each plan of study in the advanced standing program.

Terms and Sessions

Depending on your plan of study, the number of courses and field education hours you complete each term will vary. Your coursework for each term is split into two eight-week mini-sessions, allowing you to focus on fewer classes at a time while balancing your other lifestyle needs.

View how terms and sessions are organized for your desired plan of study below.

2 Term (Full-Time) Plan of Study

Term 1 - 16.5 credits

Term 1 - 16.5 credits
Session 1	Session 2
Advanced Integrated Practice with Organizations and Communities (3 credits) Advanced Integrated Practice Evaluation and Research (3 credits) Fieldwork and Integrative Seminar II (4.5 credits, 21 hours field education per week)	Advanced Integrated Practice with Individuals and Families (3 credits) Advanced Integrated Policy Practice (3 credits) Fieldwork and Integrative Seminar II (4.5 credits continued, 21 hours field education per week)

Term 2 - 16.5 credits

Term 2 - 16.5 credits
Session 1	Session 2
Elective #1 (3 credits) Elective #2 (3 credits) Fieldwork and Integrative Seminar II (4.5 credits, 21 hours field education per week)	Elective #3 (3 credits) Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis (3 credits) Fieldwork and Integrative Seminar II (4.5 credits continued, 21 hours field education per week)

4 Term (Part-Time) Plan of Study

Term 1 - 6 credits

Term 1 - 6 credits
Session 1	Session 2
Advanced Integrated Policy Practice (3 credits)	Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis (3 credits)

Term 2 - 9 credits

Term 2 - 9 credits
Session 1	Session 2
Advanced Integrated Practice with Organizations and Communities (3 credits) Fieldwork and Integrative Seminar II (3 credits, 16 hours field education per week)	Advanced Integrated Practice with Individuals and Families (3 credits) Fieldwork and Integrative Seminar II (3 credits continued, 16 hours field education per week)

Term 3 - 9 credits

Term 3 - 9 credits
Session 1	Session 2
Elective #1 (3 credits) Fieldwork and Integrative Seminar II (3 credits, 16 hours field education per week)	Elective #2 (3 credits) Fieldwork and Integrative Seminar II (3 credits continued, 16 hours field education per week)

Term 4 - 9 credits

Term 4 - 9 credits
Session 1	Session 2
Elective #3 (3 credits) Fieldwork and Integrative Seminar II (3 credits, 16 hours field education per week)	Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis (3 credits)


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