Compare MSW Programs
FULL TIME ADVANCED STANDING |
PART TIME ADVANCED STANDING |
DAY PROGRAM |
EXTENDED DEGREE PROGRAM |
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DESCRIPTION |
An on-campus, full-time, one year MSW program for those who already have their bachelor’s degree in social work. |
An on-campus, part-time MSW program for those who already have their bachelor’s degree in social work. |
An on-campus, full-time, two year MSW program for those who don’t already have their bachelor’s degree in social work. |
A part-time MSW program for those who don’t already have their bachelor’s degree in social work. |
DURATION |
11 months | 3 quarters + Summer Bridge | Full-time |
12+ months | 4-5 quarters + Summer Bridge | Part-time |
2 years | 6 quarters | Full-time |
2-3 years | 9-11 quarters | Part-time |
CLASS SCHEDULE |
Daytime | Monday - Friday | July - June (includes Summer Bridge) | At practicum site 3 days per week |More info here
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Evenings or weekends | July-June (includes Summer Bridge and summer quarter) | At practicum site 120-140 hours per quarter | More info here
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Daytime | Monday-Friday | September-June (does not include summer quarter) | At practicum site 2 days/week for the first year, 3 days/week for the second year | More info here
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Evenings or weekends | September-August (includes summer quarter) | At practicum site 1-2 days/week for fourth-seventh quarter; 2-3 days/week for eighth quarter+ | More info here
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SPECIALIZATION OPTIONS |
Clinical Social Work | Administration & Policy Practice | Community Centered Integrative Practice |
Clinical Social Work |
Clinical Social Work | Administration & Policy Practice | Community Centered Integrative Practice |
Clinical Social Work |
ELIGIBILITY |
Bachelor’s degree in social work or social welfare from a CSWE-accredited program | 3.0 GPA | English proficiency | Recommended 2,000 hours of social service experience | See full list of the Graduate School minimum requirements here
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Bachelor’s degree in social work or social welfare from a CSWE-accredited program | 3.0 GPA | English proficiency | Recommended 2,000 hours of social service experience | See full list of the Graduate School minimum requirements here
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Bachelor’s degree | 3.0 GPA | English proficiency | Recommended 2,000 hours of social service experience | See full list of the Graduate School minimum requirements here
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Bachelor’s degree | 3.0 GPA | English proficiency | Recommended 2,000 hours of social service experience | See full list of the Graduate School minimum requirements here
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TUITION & FINANCIAL AID |
Quarterly resident/non-resident tuition | Eligible for federal financial aid, fellowships, scholarships, assistantships, and tuition exemption programs | WA residents are eligible for state financial aid grants
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Fee-per-credit-based program | Eligible for federal financial aid loans, fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships | Not eligible for tuition exemption programs or state financial aid grants
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Quarterly resident/non-resident tuition | Eligible for federal financial aid, fellowships, scholarships, assistantships, and tuition exemption programs | WA residents are eligible for state financial aid grants
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Fee-per-credit-based program | Eligible for federal financial aid loans, fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships | Not eligible for tuition exemption programs or state financial aid grants
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CAN I WORK? |
While it is possible to work part time, most students tend not to due to its rigorous schedule. |
This program allows for more flexibility for students to work. However, it is challenging to balance traditional work schedules with the practicum requirements of the program. |
Many of our students work part-time during the first year. However, most students tend not to work during the second year due to its rigorous schedule. |
This program allows for more flexibility for students to work. However, during the second and third years, it is challenging to balance traditional work schedules with the practicum requirements of the program. |