MSW Advanced Standing
If students have earned a BSW, they may be awarded up to 19 credits for their BSW course work.
Eligibility
The following requirements apply:
- The student earned a BSW from a Council on Social Work Education–accredited institution or program within the past six years.
- The content of each course is consistent with the Brown School's MSW course work.
- The student received a grade of B or higher in the course.
Courses Eligible for Advanced Standing Credit (up to 19 credits)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SWFN 5001 | Research Methods with Statistical Applications | 3 |
| SWFN 5002 | Human Behavior | 3 |
| SWFN 5005 | Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families & Groups | 3 |
| SWFN 5006 | Social Work Practice with Organizations & Communities | 3 |
| SWFN 5007 | Social Welfare Policies & Services | 3 |
| SWFN 5051 | MSW Foundation Practicum I | 3 |
| SWFN 5052 | MSW Integrative Foundation Field Seminar | 1 |
| Total Units | 19 | |
Advanced Standing MSW Curriculum
MSW students who are awarded advanced standing complete at least 39 credits of course work at the Brown School, depending on the number of advanced standing credits awarded. The curriculum includes a required 4-credit Bridge Course that occurs in the month of August prior to the fall semester.
The curriculum listed below is based on a student receiving 19 advanced standing credits from the list of courses above. If a student does not receive advanced standing credit for a course, it will be added to the required course work.
| Requirements | Units |
|---|---|
| BRIDGE TO BROWN - August prior to fall start | 4 credits |
| CONCENTRATION COURSES* | 15 credits |
| Theory, Problems, and Issues | 3 |
| Social Policy | 3 |
| Practice Methods | 9 |
| CONCENTRATION PRACTICUM | 5 credits |
| SWCP 6000 MSW Concentration Practicum I | |
| SWCP 6001 MSW Concentration Practicum II | |
| OTHER REQUIREMENTS | |
| Evaluation | 3 credits |
| SWEV 6000 Social Policy Analysis & Evaluation OR | |
| SWEV 6001 Evaluation of Programs and Services | |
| Leadership and Management | 3 credits |
| SWLM 6000 Management & Leadership of Organizations | |
| (If in Management or Social Entrepreneurship specialization, take SWTH 6012) | |
| Electives** | 9 credits |
- *
Specific course options vary according to the concentration a student pursues.
- **
Electives may be used to earn an optional specialization or to take other graduate coursework.
Note: The MSW Advanced Standing curriculum and required credits are subject to change.