The Advanced Standing Program is for those who have a BSW degree from an accredited program, meet established academic criteria, and and recommended by their senior practice professor. Other students would apply to the 60 hour program. Advanced Standing students begin the program in the summer sumesters, all others begin in the fall semester. During their final 30 credits, students can choose to concentrate in Direct Practice or in Administration and Social Planning. For information about curriculum of these programs, please visit the Temple Social Work Website, linked below.
Students can complete the program full or part time.
Part-time students can elect to use their employment as a field practicum site, assuming qualifying criteria are met. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by the year 2000 there will be more than half a million social workers in the United States. For More Information Students who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others, in a career offering satisfaction and challenge, should explore social work. To contact the NASW's website, click here. Information about the BSW and MSW programs at Temple University's School of Social Administration is available through their website.