Advanced Standing MSW Online

Program Overview

Syracuse University's online MSW Advanced Standing program is designed for social work bachelor's graduates seeking an accelerated master's degree. The 24-month program focuses on advanced concepts, including military culture, trauma-informed care, and social justice, preparing students for leadership roles in the field. Graduates are highly sought after for careers in social work practice, policy, and advocacy.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The online Master of Social Work (MSW) Advanced Standing program from Syracuse University’s School of Social Work at Falk College is designed for those who have completed a bachelor’s in social work and want to earn their master’s degree on an accelerated track.
• Objectives:
• To provide advanced education and training to prepare social work practitioners to work effectively and lead change for vulnerable populations.
• To promote social work values, ethics, and professionalism.
• To prepare social workers who are culturally sensitive and competent to serve diverse populations.
• Description: This program offers an accelerated track for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree in social work.
Students can complete the program in as few as 24 months and will bypass the foundational coursework. The program focuses on advanced concepts that are essential for leadership in the profession. It includes themes such as military culture and mental health practice, trauma-informed care, social justice, leadership, and social work in the digital age.

Outline:

• Course Schedule: The program is completed in 24 months and consists of 12 courses, each with 3 credits.
Students will take one course at a time over a period of 8 weeks.
• Content: The program curriculum covers the following content areas:
• Foundations of Social Work:
This includes the history of social work, social work ethics, and social work research.
• Social Work Practice: This includes micro, mezzo, and macro practice skills, as well as case management and intervention planning.
• Field Placement: Students will complete two terms of field placement, totaling 500 hours, at one placement site.
During this time, they will apply the concepts learned in the classroom to real-world situations.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:
• Class participation
• Written assignments
• Presentations
• Field placement evaluations
• Assessment Criteria: Students will be assessed on their:
• Knowledge of the content
• Ability to apply the content to real-world situations
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Professionalism

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program is delivered through a combination of online learning and in-person field placement.
Students will interact with faculty and classmates through discussion boards, video conferencing, and other online tools.
• Faculty: The faculty are experienced social work practitioners and scholars who are committed to teaching excellence.
They are passionate about helping students to learn and grow.
• Unique Approaches: The program offers the following unique approaches:
• Advanced Integrated Practice (AIP):
This concentration is designed for those who want to practice in areas such as interdisciplinary organizations, human service administration, community organizing, or public policy.
• Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP): This concentration is designed for those who wish to practice as licensed clinical social workers (LCSW) in clinical mental health inpatient and outpatient settings.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The program prepares graduates for a variety of careers in social work, including:
• Social work practice in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, schools, mental health clinics, and social service agencies
• Leadership positions in social work organizations
• Policy and advocacy work
• Opportunities: Graduates of the program are in high demand due to the increasing need for qualified social workers.
They have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.
• Outcomes: The program has a high placement rate for graduates.
Graduates have gone on to work in a variety of settings, including:
• Hospitals
• Schools
• Mental health clinics
• Social service agencies
• Government agencies