Overview

Social Work from Cleveland State University (CSU) is a 60-credit master’s program and typically takes 2 years full-time, 2.5 years accelerated part-time (summer courses), or 4 years extended part-time (no summers). Traditional MSW students complete both the generalist and specialization years listed below.

Features

The Advanced Standing MSW program is an accelerated MSW program. Applicants with a BSW degree from a program accredited by CSWE are eligible to apply. The Advanced Standing MSW program consists of 30 credits which can be completed in 1 year full-time, 1.5 years accelerated part-time (summer courses), or 2 years extended part-time (no summers). NOTE: Students who qualify for Advanced Standing will start in the specialization year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethical Decision-Making

History and Philosophy of Social Work and Social Welfare

Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Generalist Practicum

Generalist Practice with Individuals and Families

Generalist Practicum

Generalist Practice with Groups Organizations and Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Cleveland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Application Requirements for Advanced Standing MSW:

Minimum 3.2 cumulative AND 3.5 in social work classes GPA.

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General requirements

Completed application with a $40 non-refundable application fee. Application fees cannot be waived or deferred.

Transcripts of academic work and degree certificates from each college/university attended. All school records should be submitted in the original language and should be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Proof of having met at least one of the English language proficiency requirements. CSU offers students the following choices to prove English language proficiency
Successful completion of CSU's IELP (Intensive English Language Program) Advanced Level, with a grade of 80% or better
Graduated from a secondary school or accredited college/university in the US or from one of the TOEFL exempted countries.
Official score report of the GRE, GMAT, or MAT if required by your department. The academic program has the option of requiring additional test requirements from applicants.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20938 USD / year

≈ 20938 USD / year
Out-of-State

11146 USD / year

≈ 11146 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11128 USD / year

≈ 11128 USD / year

Living costs

Cleveland

United States

980 - 1620 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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