Master of Social Work / Advanced Standing
Virginia Commonwealth University

Program Details

Virginia Commonwealth University offers a Master of Social Work degree to students seeking an Advanced Standing program.  This online msw program is designed for students with a BSW who will complete credit hours during the summer prior to entering the concentration curriculum.  Courses are available in full- or part-time formats.  

Advanced concentrations include clinical practice or administration, planning and policy practice.  Studies in the clinical practice concentration may cover topics such as planned interventions, multidimensional assessment, goal setting, and more.  VCU promotes social justice, human rights, cultural competence and ethical practice in the field.  Enhance, restore and advance the knowledge and skills required to enter professional social work settings with VCU online.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Virginia Commonwealth University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • A social work undergraduate degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program