Term 1-2: Before Field Placement Begins
Live Sessions: 1.5 hours
Asynchronous/Homework: 15 hours
Estimated Weekly Total: 16.5 hours
Planning Your Studies
The tables below represent a typical breakdown of how you can expect to dedicate your time to OnlineMSW@Fordham each term.
The time spent in each term indicates weekly time commitment. Asynchronous/homework sections are estimates and may vary from student to student.
The number of total and weekly field placement hours shown below are subject to change. Consult your Admissions Counselor for information regarding Full-time cohort availability surrounding COVID-19.
Live Sessions
Asynchronous/Homework
Field Placement
Standard Examples
8 Term (Part-Time) Plan of Study
32 months to complete
Terms 3-6: During Field Placement
Live Sessions: 1.5 hours
Asynchronous/Homework: 15 hours
Field Placement: 16-21 hours
Estimated Weekly Total: 31.5-37.5 hours
Term 7-8: After Field Placement
Live Sessions: 1.5 hours
Asynchronous/Homework: 15 hours
Estimated Weekly Total: 16.5 hours
6 Term (Part-Time) Plan of Study
24 months to complete
Term 1-2: Before Field Placement Begins
Live Sessions: 1.5 hours
Asynchronous/Homework: 15 hours
Estimated Weekly Total: 16.5 hours
Terms 3-4: During Field Placement
Live Sessions: 1.5 hours
Asynchronous/Homework: 15 hours
Field Placement: 16-21 hours
Estimated Weekly Total: 31.5-37.5 hours
Terms 5–6: During Field Placement
Live Sessions: 3 hours
Asynchronous/Homework: 30 hours
Field Placement: 16-21 hours
Estimated Weekly Total: 48-54 hours
4 Term (Full-Time) Plan of Study
16 months to complete
Terms 1–4: During Field Placement
Live Sessions: 3 hours
Asynchronous/Homework: 30 hours
Field Placement: 16-21 hours
Estimated Weekly Total: 48-54 hours
Advanced Standing Examples
4 Term (Part-Time) Plan of Study
16 months to complete
Term 1-2: Before Field Placement Begins
Live Sessions: 1.5 hours
Asynchronous/Homework: 15 hours
Estimated Weekly Total: 16.5 hours
Terms 3-4: During Field Placement
Live Sessions: 1.5 hours
Asynchronous/Homework: 15 hours
Field Placement: 16-21 hours
Estimated Weekly Total: 31.5-37.5 hours
2 Term (Full-Time) Plan of Study
Time to complete may vary
Term 1–2: During Field Placement
Live Sessions: 3 hours
Asynchronous/Homework: 30 hours
Field Placement: 16-21 hours
Estimated Weekly Total: 48-54 hours
Field placement occurs during regular business hours, defined as 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. The placement team cannot search for particular time frames within business hours, nor can they search for evening or weekend placements.
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