The typical master’s degree program consists of the equivalent of 2 years’ full-time study.  Advanced Standing allows applicants to complete the full time MSW program in 1 year and the part-time DL MSW program in  2 years.

To qualify for Advanced Standing, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited social work program. Unfortunately, we can not grant academic credit for professional experience in the social services.

The minimum requirements for admission to the Advanced Standing MSW Program are:

   Baccalaureate degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution.
   GPA of 3.5 or better on a scale of 4.0 for the last 60 hours of course work.
   Liberal arts background demonstrated by having met the CSU general education requirements or a comparable course of study as an undergraduate.
   Completion with a grade of “C” or better in Elementary Statistics (Math, Psychology or Sociology).*
   Completion with a grade of “C” or better in a course related to Native American Studies.*