Applicants who have completed their BSW degree from an accredited program within the last five years can apply to the Advanced Standing program. Students in this program matriculate in the summer semester, and begin their concentration year in Fall. These students graduate after three semesters. In Metro Atlanta, the School offers a Part Time program and an Advanced Standing Part Time program. Students take classes in late afternoon and evenings.
Most students finish within three years.
Career Opportunities Graduates of the MSW program are employed in a variety of human service settings. Graduates of the CEPD concentration have a macro focus and include working with communities, in legislative and advocacy positions, and administration and program development. Some sites where these graduates work as directors of agencies, in administration of non profits, community development work, and in elected office. The MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education's Commission on Accreditation. In addition, students take two elective courses during their first year.