Advanced Standing Online Master of Social Work

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The Advanced Standing option for the Master of Social Work (MSW) programis specifically designed for students who graduated from an accredited BSW program in the last five years. This 32-credit program, available online oron campus, allows students to complete the MSW program part-time in just 15 months, at half the cost as a traditional MSW program. Upon successfully completing the program and earning your degree, you will be eligible to apply for licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

As an Advanced Standing student in the virtual learning environment, you’ll be able to take advantage of the same benefits as the students in our traditional Online MSW program, including access to personalized instruction and unique opportunities to prepare for licensure as a social worker. You’ll participate in weekly live and asynchronous class sessions as well as twice-yearly intensive learning residencies.

Advanced Standing students who are interested in the intersection of social work and health can choose to add aHealth Across the Life Course specialization.

Advanced Standing students also complete field placements in the New York City area or near their own community. Adelphi is affiliated with more than 1,000 human services agencies throughout the New York metropolitan region, which enables us to arrange field placements in a variety of settings, both for in-state residents and out-of-state students alike.

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A Career in Social Work

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for social workers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, which is much faster than the average rate for all occupations. Of that growth, social workers who hold an MSW should see plenty of opportunities. According to the National Social Work Workforce Study, 49.5% of BSWs are currently enrolled in an MSW program, and 23.2% expect to enroll in an MSW program in the next 2 years.

社会工作(MSW)硕士学位是成为一名持牌社会工作者的先决条件之一，可以在各种环境中发挥作用。我们的都市固体废物毕业生选择工作的地方包括医院、诊所、公立和私立学校、康复中心、社区精神健康机构和收容所。根据PayScale.com的数据，拥有城市垃圾的个人平均工资为52,000美元。

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Five Practice Settings for MSWs Working as Social Workers

Outpatient, health care services	17.8%
Hospital inpatient facility	12.2%
Educational establishment outside of higher education	6.0%
Private social work practice	5.5%
Higher education institution	2.0%

Source: National Social Work Workforce Study

Who Can Benefit

The Advanced Standing option for the Online Master’s of Social Work (MSW) degree program allows students with a BSW from an accredited social work program to finish their education and advance their careers at an accelerated pace. Students complete the Advanced Standing program in 15 months, paying half the cost as a traditional MSW program.

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Residency Options

Advanced standing students in the online MSW program benefit from intensive learning residencies, which are held twice yearly. These two to four-day experiences take place in August and January, and students have the option to complete the residencies online or in person at Adelphi’s main campus on Long Island in Garden City, N.Y. During the residencies, students develop vital connections with their peers and professors through collaborative activities and networking opportunities.

Seeour Curriculum pagefor more information and the residency schedule.

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Program Benefits

A 15 month CSWE-accredited program was specifically designed for students who have obtained an accredited BSW undergraduate degree within the past five years.

• Half the fieldwork hours of the traditional online MSW and half the cost.
• Access to the same benefits as the traditional Online MSW including instruction from distinguished faculty members, comprehensive field placement support and a curriculum geared to licensure—in any state.
• A ranked school with many active alumni, giving you an advantage in the field.
• 灵活的入学要求——不需要GRE。