Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree in social work (B.S.W.) and who have graduated from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program within the last five years can apply for Simmons's three-semester Advanced Standing Program. The program includes a three-day-per-week (24 hours) field placement from September to early August (13 credits), and 24 credits of advanced coursework.
Admission requirements for the Advanced Standing Program include:
- A B.S.W. from a CSWE-accredited program.
- A minimum grade of "B" (3.0) in all B.S.W. course work.
- An overall GPA of 3.3.
- Completion of a clinically focused internship under an M.S.W. supervisor
- Completion of the B.S.W. within the last five years.
Students interested in applying to the Advanced Standing Program must provide supplemental materials in addition to the general application for admission to the M.S.W. program. Please download the form below and return completed information with your M.S.W. application:
Advanced Standing Sample Schedule
| Course Title | Semester |
|---|---|
| Advanced Clinical Practice | Fall |
| Advanced Standing Seminar | Fall |
| Assessment and Diagnosis | Fall |
| Clinical Practice Electives (2) | Spring and Summer |
| Evaluation in Social Work Practice | Fall or Spring |
| Field Education | Fall, Spring and Summer |
| Social Action Elective | Fall, Spring, or Summer |
| Open Elective (1) | Fall, Spring or Summer |
Please Note
If all of your supplemental Advanced Standing materials are not included in your admissions packet, please explain in a letter what is not included, why, and when we can expect to receive the missing materials.
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If you have any questions about the admission process, please contact the School of Social Work Office of Admission at 617-521-3939 or ssw@simmons.edu
