Similar to other programs, Advanced Standing MSW programs offer a variety of required and elective courses.
One benefit of Advanced Standing programs is that those who are eligible are exempt from completing the traditional foundation courses that are typically required for the MSW. These courses may include, introductory courses, such as Introduction to Social Work, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, and Social Policy. For that reason, courses included in Advanced Standing programs are more commonly referred to as required clinical/macro courses. These courses are advanced because students would have already completed the foundation courses when earning their BSW.
Therefore, instead of foundation coursework, student complete a specific list of required advanced courses. These courses may be clinical or macro focused (depending on the area of focus) or a mix of both.
These courses may include:
Clinical Practice with Individuals
Clinical Practice with Families
Psychopathology
Ethics