Program Description
The Twelve-Month Advanced Standing program enables qualified B.S.W. graduates to earn a master's
degree in one year. Students begin the program in the fall semester and complete the program the
following summer.
Program Structure and Requirements
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During the fall and spring semesters, students enroll in advanced courses in their areas of
concentration (Children, Youth, and Families; Aging; Mental Health; Alcohol and Other Drug
Abuse; Health; Community Development) and complete advanced field education requirements. Because
the program can be completed in just three semesters, there is less flexibility in curriculum and
electives. The typical spring and fall course load includes four courses (12 credit hours)
and the field education assignment of three days per week at the field site (4 credit hours).
Courses include advanced socio-behavioral theory, advanced research, advanced methods, and advanced
policy.
During the final summer semester, students carry 13 credit hours: three courses in addition to
the final registration for field education. The total credit hours required for this program is
45.
Field Education
During the fall and spring semesters, Twelve-Month students participate in an advanced field
education experience related to their areas of concentration. The first two field education
semesters (SASS 502 and 503) follow the standard format for full-time enrollment with students
reporting to field education sites for three days per week for 15 weeks. Over the course of the
final (summer) semester, students continue at the same placement sites, completing field
requirements while attending accelerated formatted classes.
Admission Criteria
The Twelve-Month Advanced Standing program is open to admitted students who have a bachelor's
degree in social work (B.S.W.) from an accredited program completed within the past seven years.
Grades of B or better must have been attained in all core social work courses, which include
policy, research, methods/practice, human behavior, and field practicum.
Additional Information
Because of the short timeframe for completing the Twelve-Month Advanced Standing program, dual
degrees, individualized plans, and the school social work emphasis are not available in this
program.
All students participate in May graduation exercises the year following completion of the
program.
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