msw PROGRAM

If you are interested in direct clinical social work practice and in developing the skills needed to work effectively with individuals, families and groups then our single concentration in agency-based clinical social work practice might be the alternative you have been seeking.

Class times have been scheduled to meet the needs of students with multiple responsibilities. Most MSW classes meet on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  Daytime and evening classes are available. Part-time students also begin in May and complete the program in five semesters. 

Two graduate MSW programs of study are available:

• Our regular 62-credit program.
• A 38-credit advanced standing program for qualified BSW graduates.

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Regular 62-credit Program
Full time Regular Admission students can complete the program in two years (4 semesters) of full-time study. Regular Admission part- time students can complete the program in three years (8 semesters). Part-time students must take at least two courses a semester and complete the program within four calendar years.

38-credit Advanced Standing Program
Students from an accredited BSW program are eligible to apply for Advanced Standing admission. The Advanced Standing program offers both full-time and part-time options. Beginning with a summer session in May, full-time students can complete the program in one year (3 semesters) or part-time in two years (5 semesters).

Both programs are available on full and part time basis. The master of social work curriculum is composed of foundation and advanced social work courses in five sequence areas:

1. Social work practice
2. Human behavior and the social environment
3. Policy
4. Research
5. Field practica

Note:  The Widener University Harrisburg campus part-time Advanced Standing program begins in the fall semester.

Center for
Social Work Education

Widener University
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
tel: 610-499-1153
social.work@widener.edu

Admissions
tel: 610-499-1281