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University of West Florida Online Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing
University of West Florida Online

University of West Florida Online

Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing

Pensacola, USA

Master degree

20 months

English

Full time

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About: The Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing program offers a pathway for individuals with a Bachelor's degree in social work to accelerate their studies. This full-time program typically spans one year, focusing on advanced social work practices and integrating real-world experiences. Students will gain essential skills through field placements and coursework, preparing them for complex social work roles.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including clinical social worker, case manager, policy analyst, or work in community organization settings. The program also positions students for further specialization or doctoral studies in social work.

In the University of West Florida’s clinically-focused, online Master of Social Work program, students prepare to enter advanced social work practice armed with specialized study in medical and behavioral health. This program meets educational course requirements for licensure as a clinical social worker in the state of Florida and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.The advanced standing MSW program allows students who have earned a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program within the past seven years to fast-track their learning and complete their degree in as few as 20 months. Students explore topics including human behavior in the social environment, social service policy, clinical social work, and social work research. Students also complete hundreds of clinical hours so they begin their careers prepared to tackle challenges and make positive change.UWF’s online MSW program prepares motivated learners to be clinical practitioners in a variety of areas including healthcare, mental health, substance abuse, gerontology, and military populations.

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