Explore one-year online MSW programs
Explore one-year online MSW programs designed for learners with a BSW and advanced standing. These programs typically let students complete an accredited MSW in about 9-16 months with a focus on direct and clinical social work practice.
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Explore one-year online MSW programs for students who want to advance their social work careers through accelerated study. These programs, also called advanced standing or accelerated MSW programs, typically allow learners with a BSW to skip foundational coursework and complete the degree in about 9-16 months. Course content commonly includes social welfare policy, assessment and diagnosis, advanced clinical practice, and practicum education. Programs may also include electives tied to a chosen concentration and require practicum hours for CSWE accreditation and state licensure. The page is intended for students who already have a bachelor of social work degree and want a faster path to an MSW. It also outlines differences between one-year, advanced standing, and traditional MSW programs, including typical length and prior education requirements.
Who is this for?
Students with a BSW who want to complete an MSW on an accelerated timeline and prepare for direct or clinical social work careers.
Prerequisites
A BSW accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is typically required for advanced standing or one-year MSW programs.
About the Provider
UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP), founded in September 2020 by a multidisciplinary faculty group including neuroscientist Michael Silver and author Michael Pollan, conducting psilocybin research into cognition, perception, emotion, and their neural bases in the human brain. BCSP's four pillars of basic science, journalism, culture, and community have established it as a leading interdisciplinary hub for psychedelic research and public engagement, producing The Microdose newsletter and a global clinical trials map.
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- PricePrice on request
- FormatHybrid
- Lifecycle statusNo New Dates
- SkillsEthicssocial welfare policyassessment and diagnosisadvanced clinical practicepracticum educationdirect social work practiceclinical social work practice
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