Social Work (Advanced Standing) (M.S.W.)

The Advanced Standing Master's in Social Work at UNH offers an accelerated path to professional advancement for recent BSW graduates from CSWE-accredited programs. Here you'll be able to build on your existing social work foundation to prepare for impactful careers across healthcare, education, substance abuse treatment, and child welfare services.; With focused coursework designed for students with strong academic backgrounds (3.2 GPA or higher), our program prepares you for licensure as a clinical social worker while developing advanced skills in policy advocacy and human services. This specialized degree path positions you to make meaningful differences in communities while advancing your professional opportunities in social welfare.

Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.Letters of recommendation: 3 requiredRecommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.Personal Statement/Essay QuestionsPrepare a brief but careful statement regarding:Reasons you wish to do graduate work in this field, including your immediate and long-range objectives.Your specific research or professional interest and experiences in this field.