Curriculum Schedules
- 16-Month
- 20-Month
- Advanced Standing
- Extended Degree
- Fifth-Term Option (Extra Term)
- Course Planning Worksheets
School of Social Work students can choose one of the following four curriculum schedules to meet their needs:
- The 16-month curriculum schedule—Begins in September, includes the spring/summer term, and concludes with graduation in December of the subsequent year
- The 20-month curriculum schedule—Begins in September, excludes the spring/summer term, and concludes with graduation date in April/May at the end of the second academic year
- The Advanced Standing schedule—Three-term program for eligible students who have completed or will complete a BSW from an accredited program
- The Extended Degree Program schedule—Requirements for the first two semesters may be completed on a part-time basis
The first three options require students to enroll on a full-time basis and devote their time and attention almost exclusively to their studies. Students with special needs or obligations can extend their course schedule to five terms rather than four or to four terms rather than three if awarded advanced standing status.
Upon admission, students will be required to confirm which schedule they plan to elect since it determines their field placement assignment. After enrollment, students wishing to change to a different schedule must submit an "Out of Sequence" petition describing an alternate plan. The petition should not be submitted before admission to the MSW program. Such petitions will be granted only if they are deemed educationally sound and all fieldwork and course requirements can be met.