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Masters in Social Work- Advanced Standing

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 Program Highlights:

• Possible 33 Credits
• Fully Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Most hold a completed baccalaureate degree in Social Work with a minimum QPA of 3.0

Program Overview:

The Social Work Department offers a program leading to a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. The program prepares students for advanced social work practice with families. Qualified applicants who have received a degree in social work, QPA 3.0 or higher, within the last five years from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, may be considered for Advanced Standing.

"Our commitment to social work practice serving families grows from the historic commitment of the social work profession and the needs of our region, state, and nation. We are aware of the many demands on you as you balance work, school, and personal commitments and we realize that your decision to pursue a graduate degree involves personal and financial sacrifices. We want to work with you to reach your career goals and to be sure you receive the quality of preparation necessary to do so. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, suggestions, or concerns.
Dr. Suzanne McDevitt
Program Head

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Sample Courses:

SOWK 602 Human Behavior and the Social Enviroment I
SOWK 609 Social Work Research II
SOWK 699 Principals of Advanced Social Work Practice
SOWK 740 Family Diversity
SOWK 717 Family and Social Work Practice I *
SOWK 719 Family and Social Work Practice II *
SOWK 744 Administrative Social Work Practice
SOWK 798 Family Practive Integrative Seminar I *
SOWK 799 Family Practive Integrative Seminar II *
SOWK 722 Field Internship III *
SOWK 723 Field Internship IV *
SOWK 741 Practice for Families and Children in Child Welfare
SOWK 742 Mental Health Practice with Families
SOWK 743 Alcohol Tobacco & Other Drugs: Interventions with Families

* These courses may only be taken by Advanced Standing student following completion of SOWK 699 with a grade A or B.

Admission Requirements:

Admission to advanced standing is competitive and the amount of course credit waived is dependent on equivalency to courses at Edinboro University. Course syllabi may be requested. No credit will be given for live or work experience or by examination.

  1. Completed graduate application. 
  2. Application fee: $30.00 for new students, and $7.00 for returning Edinboro students. 
  3. Transcript: Submit an official transcript reflecting baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution to:
                              Biggers House
                              148 Meadville Street
                              Edinboro, PA  16444
  4. Received a degree in social work within the past five years from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); a minimum QPA of 3.0.
  5. Three letters of reference. These should indicate readiness for advanced social work practice
  6. Copies of field internship evaluations and supportive letter form the applicants undergraduate faculty field liaison.
  7. A typed autobiographical essay answering the following:
    a. What lead to your decision to apply to the MSW program at Edinboro University?
    b. What do you hope to accomplish as a result of obtaining your MSW degree?
    c. Tell us about one of your greatest life or career challenges to date, how you addressed it, and what you learned from the experience.
    d. Tell us about the most memorable experience you have had with diversity.
  8. A professional Resume
  9. If you are interested in transferring credits from another degree you will need to fill out the Transfer Credit Form and submit it to the address listed above.

 
 How to Apply: Please follow the link on the bottom of this page.

For information or assistance regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with a disability, contact Dr. Robert McConnell, Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), at (814) 732-2462 t/tty or mcconnell@edinboro.edu. For additional information, visit the OSD web page.

For More Information: If you have questions about the application process, please contact Edinboro University's School of Graduate Studies at (814)732-2856 or toll-free (888) 845-2890. For questions specific to the online Master of Social Work program, please contact Dr. Suzanne McDevitt at (814)732-1585 (smcdevitt@edinboro.edu) or Ms. Jessica Albert, Graduate Admissions Counselor at (814)732-1353 (jalbert@edinboro.edu).

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