Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) - Advanced Standing

The mission of the M.S.W. program is to advance social justice in Toledo, Northwest Ohio, and beyond through masters-level social work education, research, community engagement, and service. The faculty and staff of the Graduate M.S.W. Program at the University of Toledo are committed to this mission. Through the advanced generalist model we strive to prepare our students to practice ethically in all settings, with attention to the values of the profession of social work and with a focus on social and economic justice. The M.S.W. program satisfies the educational requirements set forth by the State of Ohio to sit for the state licensing examination. Requirements for M.S.W. licensure eligibility vary from state to state. Please reference the Professional Licensure Information page for state details. If you wish to practice in another state please contact Megan Petra, M.S.W. Program Director to discuss requirements in that state. advanced generalist The M.S.W. program offers an advanced generalist specialization. This specialization prepares students to advance social and economic justice through social work with diverse clients and social systems, using strengths and empowerment models. As an advanced generalist social worker, you will improve clients’ quality of life via critical thinking and innovative use of complex assessments, interventions, and evaluation. You will be skilled in working in micro, mezzo, and macro settings. In your Advanced year of M.S.W. training, you will learn Advanced Generalist skills through focusing on your choice of tracks: Mental Health or Child & Family. Students in both tracks learn micro interventions appropriate to the population in a fall semester class, and about macro systems of care and policies in a spring semester class. You can earn a M.S.W. degree regardless of the field in which you earned your undergraduate degree. Our Regular and Advanced Standing Programs offer options for all applicants. Advanced Standing Program (for those who have a BSW from an accredited program): 33 credits, starting in summer session. Completed over one full year (full-time) or longer (part-time). The Advanced Standing program consists of Advanced year classes and field practicum.

Bachelors of Social Work degree from a CSWE or CASWE accredited program

Demonstrated mastery of undergraduate social work course material, as evidenced by earning at least a B- in all required junior- and senior-level social work courses, or passing pass/fail courses. (If you earned less than a B-, you may be required to repeat that course at the Foundation level before enrolling in the corresponding Advanced level course.)

Cumulative GPA is 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or GRE scores at least at the 29th percentile

Completed undergraduate courses in 3 of these 6 areas: statistics, human biology, political science, sociology, economics, psychology