Master of Social Work, Concentration in Advanced Standing
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MS in Speech-Language PathologyJoin our accelerated and highly selective MSW Advanced Standing program. Graduate in just one year and begin your advanced career in social work. 37 units complete this program, with in-person internship requirements.
The Master of Social Work Advanced Standing option is created for highly qualified students who already hold a bachelor of social work degree. Like our other MSW programs, this program prepares you for professional practice: to advocate, support and work competently with diverse communities and families. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and a minimum grade of A- in all social work major courses to be eligible to apply.
As a student of the MSW Advanced Standing program, you will begin with a set of bridge courses in the summer before entering the specialized final year of the program and completing your internship.
Program Snapshot
37
units
Fall
admission
Fast-Track Your MSW with the MSW AS Program
Hear from the director of the School of Social Work on how the online MSW AS program from SJSU can fast-track your degree if you already hold a bachelor’s degree in social work.
Program Features
Diverse community
A rich community with a diverse student body, passionate faculty, and active alumni and donors make up the School of Social Work.
CSWE accredited
Our MSW program has been accredited continuously by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) since 1973. This accreditation helps guide our program through core competencies.
Small cohorts
Join a small group of very qualified students to complete your MSW. This opportunity brings lasting connections and networking opportunities.
School of Social Work ranking
SJSU is #5 in College Factual’s 2024 Best Social Work Schools in California.
Career Opportunities
- Careers in social work are growing at about 74,700 openings for social workers each
year for the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- California comes out on the top compared to most other states for social worker salaries according to indeed.com.
Apply To The Program
Learn more about how to apply below.
- Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work from a program accredited by CSWE at the time of admission or within the last seven years.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.5 and a minimum grade of A- in all BSW/BASW (social work major) courses.
- At least 400 hours of recent social work-related experience (cumulative internship, paid, or volunteer experience) in addition to the minimum internship hours required for the BSW/BASW degree.
- Evaluations from BSW/BASW field internships.
- Personal statement and personal interview.
- An English language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE) is required if a student's baccalaureate was earned outside of the US. For more information visit the graduate admissions site.
For more information and how to apply visit MSW Admissions.
*Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. Currently, the MSW program is only accepting students residing in California. If admitted, students must be able to study and do their internships in California.
- How to Apply
The application process for the MSW Advanced Standing program requires submitting two applications, one to SJSU through Cal State Apply, and one to the School of Social Work through the MSW Program Application Portal.
- Application Deadlines
Fall 2025
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2024*
- FAQs
For FAQs related to your application, visit the program site.
News
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Events
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Related Programs
Social Work
Our two-year Master of Social Work (MSW) hybrid program offers online classes with an in-person internship component. Two years of continuous enrollment and completion of 60 units is required for this degree.
Pupil Personnel Services Credential
The Post-Master Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC), designed for professionals with an MSW, qualifies you for certification with the state of California as a school social worker. This 10-credit program includes four units of externship done in a school setting.
Speech Language Pathology
Guided by assessment and intervention within an evidence-based, ethical, and multicultural framework, the MS in Speech Language Pathology program equips students to serve the needs of our culturally and linguistically diverse community through a blend of rigorous coursework and clinical practicum.
Contact Information
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socialwork@sjsu.edu