The online MSW program at Widener University focuses on improving the lives of those in need through a strong understanding of trauma as a root cause of mental illness. The program features two tracks based on qualifying criteria.
Regular Admission: Students in the regular admission program complete 64 credit hours; 32 of which are core courses, 23 advanced concentration coursework, and the remaining 9 are achieved by choosing three elective courses.
Advanced Standing: Students in the advanced standing program complete 41 credit hours; 9 of which are core courses, 23 of which are advanced concentration courses and the remaining 9 are achieved by choosing three elective courses.
The 41-credit hour Advanced Standing option is available for applicants who have earned an undergraduate degree in social work, within the last six years, from a CSWE-accredited program. It can be completed within just two years. These applicants are eligible to apply to the Advanced Standing option, however, holding an undergraduate degree in social work does not guarantee acceptance.