Master of Social Work (MSW) Advanced Standing

If you earned your Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in the last seven years, you could qualify for our Master of Social Work (MSW) Advanced Standing program option. Complete your master's degree full-time, in-person or online, starting in September and graduating in May. Build your BSW knowledge and gain clinical experience to prepare for advanced clinical social work practice. With your accelerated MSW, you'll qualify for many impactful roles in social services. You could become a licensed therapist, a social work manager, a school social worker, or a healthcare social worker. You will also be eligible to pursue licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Simmons is one of the few institutions in the nation dedicated exclusively to clinical social work. As an MSW Advanced Standing student, you’ll benefit from a program known for scholastic excellence, rigorous clinical training, and a social justice focus. In the Advanced Standing Program, you will: Participate in a seminar designed for advanced standing students that integrates theory and evidence-based practice Complete a clinically-focused practicum, paired with a seminar to improve your practical skills

Co-ed in master’s programs (men and women are admitted) GPA: undergraduate grades equivalent to minimum GPA 3.0 (NACES-approved external evaluation)