Classes for full- and part-time Advanced Standing students begin in the fall semester. All Advanced Standing students complete 1,000 hours of field work. Full-time Advanced Standing students are in field placement 24 hours per week beginning in September and continuing through August. Accepted students planning to attend full-time will need to be available for an agency interview in early spring, prior to enrollment.
Part-time Advanced Standing students begin their field placement in the second year of the program. Due to the timing of the placement process and some specific agency requirements, some agencies may not be available for Advanced Standing students.
Advanced Standing Program tuition is separate for the academic year (the current full-time tuition from September to May) and the summer (10 additional credits at the current per credit rate).
Dual Degree
For prospective students with an extensive social work background and experience, a special request to simultaneously pursue the Advanced Standing program and a dual degree option (in education, public health, or theology) may be considered. Advanced Standing applicants should discuss their eligibility with the appropriate program director.
Clinical Practice majors take intermediate and advanced Clinical Practice courses along with electives in social welfare policy and human behavior and required courses in social research, ethics, and racial justice.
Macro Practice majors take three required Macro Practice courses along with electives in social welfare policy and human behavior and required courses in social research, ethics, and racial justice.
